Dietary Aide

Catholic Health Services; Sayville (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health seeks a dedicated dietary assistant at Good Samaritan Nursing & Rehabilitation in Sayville, NY. The role involves preparing and serving meals, setting up trays, and supporting kitchen and dining operations to maintain high quality service.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal directions in English. The facility emphasizes safety, sanitation, and professional growth within a supportive team

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic reading and writing in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal tray preparation and service.
• Maintain sanitation and safety per policy.
• Set up beverage carts and assist with special events.
• Assist with dish room operations and temperatures where applicable.
• Ensure work areas and equipment are properly stored and cleaned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Good Samaritan Nursing & Rehabilitation, located in Sayville, NY, is a 100-bed skilled nursing facility that has received five stars from The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for long-stay quality measures.

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities.
• Employee aids in the orientation of new employees
• Sets up and check resident trays accurately.
• Prepares nourishments.
• Properly sets up tray line stations as assigned
• Follows diet extensions / portion control
• Prepares / serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Follows sanitation policies for handling, storing food in such a manner to minimize any cross contamination
• Properly sets up beverage carts and other special events as assigned
• Satisfactorily works at dish room station; records dishwasher temperatures
• Ensures that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks and at the end of the work day
• Cleans / sanitizes all equipment according to policy
• Able to complete assignments within allotted time and able to adjust to changes and re-assignments.
• Follows all established safety procedures and precautions when handling supplies and equipment
• Follows established policies and procedures for use of personal protective equipment
• Knowledge of MSDS
• Familiar with department and facility Performance Improvement Projects

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Able to follow written and verbal directions with basic literacy in English

Salary Range

USD $21.50 - USD $27.00 /Hr.

The range listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.