Dietary Aide - Part-tIme going full-time, immediate hire at St Catherine of Siena Inc – Caldwell, New Jersey

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Dietary Aide – part time will become fulltime immediate hire

Department: Dietary

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

A dietary aide ensures that each resident receives the nourishment they require to promote, reclaim or maintain their health and well-being.

The aide assists the dietary manager in developing food combinations, preparation procedures, and presentation strategies that encourage patients to eat, enjoy healthy food.

This position reports to the Dietary Manager. Always remembering this is the home of the sisters and residents.

Candidates for employment and existing employees must identify with, share in and display a commitment to the mission, philosophy and values of the Sisters of St. Dominic

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to verbally communicate with residents and staff.

· Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

· Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as proportions and percentages.

· Displays professional conduct with Sisters, staff, and the general public.

· Shows concern and respect for others by dealing with people in a collaborative, compassionate, sensitive, and responsive manner.

· Respects the confidentiality of others.

· Sets a favorable example as a team player assisting others and working to achieve a coordinated facility

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Graduate from a high school or GED

Previous hospital or healthcare nutrition services experience preferred

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION

Servsafe food handlers preferred