Dietary Aide

VestraCare; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Dunkirk is seeking a Dietary Aide to support the health and nutrition of residents. The role involves food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Flexible schedules and competitive pay are offered.

Benefits

Weekly Paychecks

Flexible Schedules

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 16 years required.
• Previous dietary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals according to nutrition plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Personal cleanliness

Empathy

Responsibility

Diplomacy

Education

High School

Job description

Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | VestraCare
10836 Temple Rd
Dunkirk, NY 14048, USA

Description

Dietary Aide

Starting Rate: $15.50

SHIFT: Full and Part-time positions

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Flexible Schedules
• No-Frills Options with Higher Wages
• Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Dietary Aides support the health and nutrition of residents by assisting with food preparation services while upholding strict sanitation and safe handling procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that each resident’s meal, snack, and beverage are by the individual’s medical nutrition plans.
• Responsible for several aspects of the kitchen work, including preparing and serving meals, dishwashing, stocking unit kitchenettes, working tray line, and setting tables for serving.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Previous dietary experience preferred
• High degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene required
• Health status suitable for food service required
• Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly
• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
• Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy, and ability to work well with fellow staff members
• Physical endurance for frequent activity

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of five health care facilities in New York state, including: Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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