Compassionate Resident Dietary Aide — Mealtime Service

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

1199 SEIU Position

Job summary

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our Long-Term Living facility. The role focuses on nutritious meal service, sanitation, and friendly resident interaction.

You will assist in meal prep, plating, and ensuring residents receive correct meals in a collaborative Dietary department. Ideal candidates are passionate about food service, customer care, and teamwork, with availability for variable shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sanitation practices in a food service environment.
• Cooking or food preparation experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team within the Dietary department.
• Excellent customer service with focus on resident satisfaction.
• Capable of bussing tables, cleaning, and assisting with meal service efficiently.
• Previous experience in assisted living or healthcare settings is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be able to work variable shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of meals according to recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment to keep a clean and safe environment.
• Bus tables and assist with serving meals to residents, ensuring correct meals.
• Support cooks with food production tasks: chop vegetables, assemble plates, portion food.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to supervisor.
• Provide excellent customer service by interacting positively with residents during meals.
• Follow all safety and health regulations for food handling and sanitation.

Skills

Sanitation practices

Teamwork

Customer service

Food preparation

Bussing tables

Flexible shifts

Healthcare setting experience

Job description

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our Long-Term Living facility. The role focuses on nutritious meal service, sanitation, and friendly resident interaction.

You will assist in meal prep, plating, and ensuring residents receive correct meals in a collaborative Dietary department. Ideal candidates are passionate about food service, customer care, and teamwork, with availability for variable shifts and weekends.