Dietary Aide

National-Health-Care-Associates,-Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive training

Growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

The Pines at Poughkeepsie, an affiliate of National Health Care Associates, invites you to join as a Dietary Aide. Part-time day and evening shifts are available, with weekly pay and a meaningful role serving residents. Training is provided, with support from a compassionate team in a care-focused environment.

Located at 100 Franklin Street, Poughkeepsie, NY, the position offers opportunities to grow within a family-run organization that values kindness, service, and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a dietary or food service role is preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Compassionate and empathetic nature.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving meals following menus and dietary requirements.
• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and dining areas; assist with stocking and organizing food and supplies.
• Collaborate with dietary team to accommodate special dietary needs and provide friendly service to residents.

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Poughkeepsie is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 100 Franklin Street, Poughkeepsie, New York, 12601

What You'll Do:

As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment. Your dedication will directly impact the quality of life for those in our care.

* Part-time day and evening shifts available.

* WEEKLY PAY!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus and dietary requirements


• Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals


• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas Assist in stocking and organizing food and supplies


• Collaborate with the dietary team to accommodate special dietary needs Provide friendly and attentive service to residents during meal times

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the power of food in an environment where compassion, care, and your culinary expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Dietary Aide!

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Poughkeepsie team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package


• Comprehensive training and mentorship


• Opportunities for professional growth and development


• Supportive and collaborative work environment


• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

USD $16.71 - USD $18.30 /Hr.

What You'll Bring:

• Previous experience in a dietary or food service role is preferred but not required; training will be provided


• Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices


• Compassionate and empathetic nature


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named "Best Of" by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.