Dietary Aide

St. John's Riverside Hospital; City of Yonkers (NY, GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Riverside Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to support patient feeding with safe, high-quality food service. You will collaborate with clinical staff to ensure timely meal delivery and maintain a clean, organized kitchen and tray line.

Previous food service experience is preferred; strong English communication and the ability to follow directions are required. This role may require work at multiple sites as noted in the job description.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Previous experience in the food service area preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills needed.
• Ability to follow direction and work independently.
• Some knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, cleanliness and neatness.

Responsibilities

• The Dietary Aide initiates and completes a variety of patient food service tasks.
• Performs patient food service duties and other related tasks.
• Maintains a clean, organized work area and handles cleaning duties as assigned.
• Operates dish machine, tray line, and washes pots, pans, and utensils.
• Loads meal trays, prepares hot and cold items, and assists with carts and service duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Communication skills

Food preparation knowledge

Sanitation & cleanliness

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.

St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.

St. John’s Riverside Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong

Responsibilities

The Dietary Aide is accountable for initiating and completing a variety of food service tasks related to patient feeding. Performs a variety of patient food service duties, as well as other food service related tasks. Maintains a clean and organized work area; conducts other cleaning duties as assigned. Operates dish machine, works on tray line, washes pots, pans and serving utensils, load food trucks with meal trays, and prepares hot and cold food items as directed and following approved recipes. Operates food service equipment, assembles and delivers patient trays, sets-up and breaks-down carts, trays and different food service duties as directed.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Ability to speak, read, and write English. Ability to follow direction and work independently. Some knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, cleanliness, and neatness. Previous experience in the food service area preferred. Excellent communication and customer service skills required.

* This position requires to work at all sites (Dobbs Ferry Pavilion, Andrus Pavilion and Parkcare Pavilion)