Dietary Aide

Rego Park Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Rego Park Health Care in Queens, NY is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare and serve meals to patients and staff. This role offers both part-time and full-time schedules, with a daytime shift and opportunities to grow within a collaborative healthcare team.

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong English communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions in a fast-paced hospital cafeteria environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• 11am to 7pm shift.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and serve food to patients and staff.
• Operate kitchen machinery safely and maintain sanitation.
• Transport food and supplies to designated areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Assist with tray line and food delivery.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Dietary Aide
Location: Queens, New York
Company: Rego Park Health Care

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team at Rego Park Health Care. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of patient care by preparing and serving food and drinks to patients and staff. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional service and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe environment, we encourage you to apply for this part-time and full-time opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department
• Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients or cafeteria customers, as assigned
• Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines
• Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Serves food while accurately filling requests
• Works the tray line
• Refrigerates and labels perishable food
• Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria
• Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion
• Delivers and sets up special functions
• Collects used carts or trays and returns them to the kitchen
• Maintains a sufficient amount of each item to support needs
• Operates machines used in the preparation of food or sanitation of equipment and work area
• Uses machines/equipment in a safe and efficient manner and according to policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area
• Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas, using detergents and germicides as required
• Washes dishes and pots
• Cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment
• Performs environmental service duties (i.e. garbage removal)
• Performs related duties, as required

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Ability to read, write and speak English, required
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
• 11am to 7pm shift

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $19 HOURLY
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment