Dietary Aide

Prince George Healthcare Center; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare center is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation and service for patients and residents. This role is crucial in ensuring that meal times are enjoyable and meet dietary needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma, food prep experience, and a passion for serving others.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k)

Paid Time Off Plan

DailyPay option available

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing or long-term care facility preferred.
• Food handler’s permit preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and/or service of meals for patients and events.
• Serve food according to menu and patient preferences.
• Ensure food is prepared safely and on time.

Skills

Food preparation

Food service

Fluent English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.

Job description

Position Summary

Do you love working in the kitchen? Do you find joy in preparing and serving fresh meals to others? Would knowing that the hard work you do, day in and day out, truly makes a difference in the lives of others? The Dietary Aide position truly touches lives every single day – our patients and long-term residents look forward to their meal times and count on our staff to make it an enjoyable experience. Be part of a team that makes a difference every day.

Posted Salary Range

USD $15.00 - USD $15.50 /Hr.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Assist in the preparation and/or service of meals/food for patients, employees, and special events as instructed by the Dietary Manager.
2. Serve food and snacks according to the planned menu/spreadsheet and the patient’s/resident's food preferences and diet order.
3. Assist the Cook by ensuring the food prepared and/or pre-portioned using proper food handling and safety techniques, and that it is of proper quantity, completed on time as scheduled, and in accordance with the menu and residents’ diet order.
4. May wash dishes, etc., when necessary or when instructed to do so by the Dietary Manager.

Qualifications & Requirements

1. Must possess, as a minimum, High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
2. Food handler’s permit preferred according to local regulatory requirements.
3. Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing or long-term care facility is strongly preferred.
4. Must be able to speak, understand, and write in fluent English.
5. Reliable transportation required.

Benefits

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage. Full-time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package, which includes:

1. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance / Flexible Spending Accounts.
2. Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs.
3. PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program.
4. 401(k).
5. Paid Time Off Plan.
6. New Pet Insurance Discount available.
7. DailyPay option available – Get your pay when you need it.
8. Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction.
9. Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts.
10. Employee Assistance Plan - services to help with everyday challenges (available for all employees and their families).
11. Helping Friends Foundation - our employees’ hardship/crisis fund.
12. Auto and Home Insurance - employee discounts available – payroll deduction.
13. In-facility education programs and more.

EOE Statement

Drug-Free, Smoke-Free workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.