Dietary Aide

Menorah Park of CNY; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated food service staff to join their friendly team. This role involves preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring dietary requirements are met for residents. With a commitment to quality care in a supportive environment, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the elderly. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a workplace that values teamwork and compassion. If you are passionate about providing excellent service and making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and retirement benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Tuition reimbursement

Free onsite parking

Convenient bus route access

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Experience in nursing home food service preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves meals in the main kitchen.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization in workstations.
• Transports food items to resident care areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic arithmetic skills

Understanding of dietary specifications

Empathy for the elderly

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Established in 1912, the Jewish Home of CNY evolved from a small rooming house in downtown Syracuse to become the 36-acre campus in DeWitt known as Menorah Park. If you’re looking to be a part of a friendly team that delivers quality care in a safe, quiet, neighborhood setting, Menorah Park might the right place for you.

NEW RATE: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

PART TIME: 20-30 HOURS A WEEK

EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OFF.

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAYS.

Benefits include:

• Health and retirement
• Competitive, weekly pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Conveniently located on the Centro bus route
• Free onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required
• Serves meals in the main kitchen
• Assists with meal service set up in the main kitchen. Clearing tables, washing dishes, and cleaning tables on various resident care floors.
• Transports hot and cold foods to and from the main kitchen to the resident care areas
• Transports all required non-food items to and from the health center pantries and resident care areas
• Washes silver, glass, china in dish machinein main kitchen as per regulation
• Provides floor stock, snacks and supplements per diet orders
• Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining rooms
• Maintains work stations in clean, organized, and in proper order
• Takes order, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service
• Answers pertinent questions about menu items
• Ensures that meal tray accurately matches the meal ticket
• Maintains kosher regulations and requirements as per policy

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and understand measurements and conversions
• Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred, but not required
• Ability to plan, organize and set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the eldery

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.