Dietary Aide

Garden Gate Health Care; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 22,868 - 26,257; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Retirement Saving Options

Job summary

Garden Gate Health Care Facility in Cheektowaga, NY is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to provide high-quality meal service for residents, visitors, and staff. The role supports a clean, safe dining environment and follows established meal schedules.

This part-time position offers a shift from 4:00pm to 8:00pm with pay between $16.60 and $19.06 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include PTO, health/dental/vision, life insurance, and an employee referral program.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals according to resident dietary needs, portion guidelines, and established meal schedules.
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and distribution of meals, snacks, beverages, and nourishments.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, equipment, dishes, utensils, and workspaces.
• Operate dietary equipment safely and accurately record food, beverage, and equipment temperatures.
• Assist with inventory, stocking, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies.
• Transport meal carts and food trucks throughout the facility in a safe and timely manner.
• Accommodate resident preferences and special dietary requests whenever possible.
• Follow food safety, infection control, HIPAA, safety, and facility policies and procedures.
• Report equipment issues, hazards, accidents, and resident concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

Skills

Food safety & sanitation

Teamwork skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay or shift range: $16.60 USD to $19.06 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, shift, benefit selection or other job-related reasons.

Description

Dietary Aide
Rate: $16.60- $19.06 (depending on experience)
Shift: Part-Time
Schedule: 4:00pm - 8:00pm

Garden Gate Health Care Facility is looking to add aDietary Aide to its team. In this role, you’ll help provide high-quality meal service while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment for residents, visitors, and staff. If you enjoy working as part of a team and take pride in helping others, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located in Cheektowaga, NY, Garden Gate Health Care Facility is proud to be part of The McGuire Group, a recognized leader in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services throughout New York State. Our team is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where residents, families, and employees feel valued and supported. With a strong focus on compassion, teamwork, and resident-centered care, Garden Gate offers a rewarding opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve meals according to resident dietary needs, portion guidelines, and established meal schedules
• Assist with food preparation, portioning, and distribution of meals, snacks, beverages, and nourishments
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen, dining areas, equipment, dishes, utensils, and workspaces
• Operate dietary equipment safely and accurately record food, beverage, and equipment temperatures
• Assist with inventory, stocking, receiving, and proper storage of food and supplies
• Transport meal carts and food trucks throughout the facility in a safe and timely manner
• Accommodate resident preferences and special dietary requests whenever possible
• Follow food safety, infection control, HIPAA, safety, and facility policies and procedures
• Report equipment issues, hazards, accidents, and resident concerns to the appropriate supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum education requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide courteous and professional service to residents, families, and staff
• Dependable, organized, and committed to maintaining a clean and safe work environment

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off (PTO) for Full-Time and Part-Time
• Weekly or Same-Day Pay Options
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Retirement Saving Options

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Required

High School or better.

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