Dietary Aide

Pinnacle Health & Rehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Rego Park Health Care in Queens, NY is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team. You will prepare and serve food to patients and staff, ensuring safety and quality throughout the process.

The role involves tray line work, sanitation duties, and delivering meals across hospital units. A high school diploma and English proficiency are required, with an 11am–7pm schedule. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

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.

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