Dietary Aide

Sunnyside Care Center; Schepps Corners (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick time

On-the-job training

Paid orientation

Free parking

Life insurance

Job summary

Sunnyside Care Center in East Syracuse, NY, is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our food service team. You will assist in preparing, presenting and delivering nutritious meals to residents and patients, with emphasis on safety and dignity.

Weekend and holiday availability is required; some heavy lifting may be needed; prior dietary aide or food service experience is preferred but not required. This in-person role offers evening and day shifts and included benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous experience preferred but not required
• Weekend and holiday availability is required
• Some heavy lifting required

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily nourishments for our residents
• Stock units with nourishments between meal services
• Check refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily as well as clean unit refrigerators
• Assist the cooks with preparation of breakfast, lunch and supper
• Assist on the service line during breakfast, lunch and supper
• Restock line fridge before each meal
• Prepare thickened liquids for each meal
• Prepare and deliver coffee carts to each unit for each meal
• Deliver meal carts to the units for each meal and collect them at the end of each meal
• Wash dishes and meal carts after each meal service
• Ensure work area is kept clean and daily cleaning list is completed
• Remove trash and recyclables from the kitchen
• Follow all food and nutritional services policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutritional Services

Skills

Food service

Commute to East Syracuse

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Since 1972, Sunnyside Care Center has been a trusted part of our community. Providing Short-term Rehabilitation and Long-term Care, our dedicated and seasoned team remain focused on the principles of safety, kindness and compassion. It is our privilege to foster an environment, where individuality and dignity are preserved, appreciated and honored.

Sunnyside Care Center is actively looking for Dietary Aides to join our food service team. As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for the preparation, presentation and delivery of nutritious, palatable and presentable meals to our residents and patients.

This position will assist in maintaining the high standards of patient safety, privacy, care and cleanliness within the facility. Previous experience as a dietary aide and/or as a food service worker is recommended but is not required for this position.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily nourishments for our residents
• Stock units with nourishments between meal services
• Check refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily as well as clean unit refrigerators
• Assist the cooks with preparation of breakfast, lunch and supper
• Assist on the service line during breakfast, lunch and supper
• Restock line fridge before each meal
• Prepare thickened liquids for each meal
• Prepare and deliver coffee carts to each unit for each meal
• Deliver meal carts to the units for each meal and collect them at the end of each meal
• Wash dishes and meal carts after each meal service
• Ensure work area is kept clean and daily cleaning list is completed (i.e. sweeping/mopping daily, cleaning fridge, cleaning countertops, etc…)
• Remove trash and recyclables from the kitchen, ensure boxes are broken down
• Follow all food and nutritional services policies and procedures
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutritional Services

Requirements:

• Previous experience preferred but not required
• Weekend and holiday availability is required
• Some heavy lifting required

Education:

• High School diploma or GED.

Job Types:

Part-time and Full-time

Pay:

$16.32 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Shift:

• Evening Shift
• Day Shift

Experience:

• Food service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• East Syracuse, NY 13057 (Required)

Work Location:

In person