Dietary Aide – Nursing Home

Horizon Healthcare Staffing is searching for a dietary aide for one of our nursing home facilities in South Amboy, New Jersey. This is a per diem job opening that requires at least 1 year experience as a dietary aide in a long term care setting. Dietary aides need to pay attention to details, follow instructions for reading recipes, dietary needs and meal orders. They must be able to prepare food, serve meals as well as be able to operate kitchen equipment and clean up after meals. This is a great opportunity for a dietary aide to get their foot in the door at a rehabilitation center. Dietary aides must learn the protocols and procedures of the facility.

Job Details:

Location: South Amboy, New Jersey

Setting: Nursing Home

Hours: Monday through Friday and/or Weekends 8am-2pm or 3pm-8pm

Pay: $10-$14

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparation of food trays under the direction of the Registered Dietician
• Bring food to the residents / patients
• Some lifting will be involved
• Help the patients / residents with preparing their menus
• Possible involvement with some kitchen duties of washing utensils or trays

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 1 year experience as a dietary aide in a long term care setting
• Certification is preferred but not required
• Must have a flexible schedule