Dietary Aide- PT- Day Job ID 2022-116458 Department PMC-Patient Food Svc Site Palisades Medical Center Job Location US-NJ-North Bergen Position Type Part-time with Benefits Standard Hours Per Week 20 Shift Day Shift Hours Day Weekend Work Every Other Weekend On Call Work No On-Call Required Holiday Work As Needed Overview The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients across the lifespan, as well as visitors and staff. Responsibilities Prepares, pours, or portions some hot or cold items such as desserts, beverages, toast, meat and vegetable salads, sandwiches, lemons, garnishes, etc. for service. Maintains proper food handling, safety and sanitation standards while preparing food, serving food, and clean-up. Cleans work station, including refrigerators, toaster, urns, ice cream freezer, or other equipment as assigned with designated cleaning and/or sanitizing solution. Washes pots, dishes, silverware, and other utensils used in the kitchen or uses the dish machine or pot machine and stores items in designated areas. Dispose of garbage in appropriate dumpster or compactor. Mops and/or sweep all floor areas in the department. Exposed to extremes of temperature (freezer to steam table). Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies. Qualifications To work every weekend. To work five (5) out of six (6) holidays. To work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics. Excellent customer service skills. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Meridian Health is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action and will not discriminate in the recruitment or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status and any other category protected by federal or state law.