Dietary Aide

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1199 SEIU

Paid PTO

Job summary

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Syosset, NY is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our long-term living facility. You will assist in meal preparation, serve residents, and help maintain a sanitary, organized dietary area.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attentive resident service, and adherence to safety guidelines. Weekend shifts may be required; training is provided. This position offers competitive benefits through 1199 SEIU.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of sanitation and food safety in a care setting.
• Experience in cooking or food preparation is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a team within the Dietary department.
• Excellent customer service with focus on resident satisfaction.
• Willingness to buss tables, clean, and assist with meal service.
• Previous healthcare or assisted living exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of meals per recipes and dietary guidelines.
• Sanitize work areas, utensils, and equipment to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Bus tables and assist with serving meals to residents, ensuring correct meals.
• Support cooks with meal production tasks, including chopping vegetables and portioning.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to the supervisor.
• Provide positive resident interactions during mealtimes and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Sanitation practices

Meal preparation

Teamwork

Customer service

Meal service

Healthcare experience (plus)

Weekend shifts

Job description

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehab dedicated and compassionate Dietary Aide to join our team in providing exceptional food service within our Long-Term Living facility. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that residents receive nutritious and appetizing meals while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in the Dietary department. This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about food preparation and customer service, and who thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and presentation of meals according to established recipes and dietary guidelines.

• Sanitate work areas, utensils, and equipment to maintain a clean and safe food service environment.

• Buss tables and assist with serving meals to residents, ensuring that each individual receives their correct meal.

• Support cooks in food production tasks as needed, including chopping vegetables, assembling plates, and portioning food.

• Monitor inventory levels of food supplies and report any shortages to the supervisor.

• Provide excellent customer service by interacting positively with residents during mealtimes.

• Follow all safety and health regulations related to food handling and sanitation practices.

Skills

• Strong understanding of sanitation practices within a food service environment.

• Experience in cooking or food preparation is preferred but not required.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented atmosphere within the Dietary department.

• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on resident satisfaction.

• Capability to perform tasks such as bussing tables, cleaning, and assisting with meal service efficiently.

• Previous experience in assisted living or healthcare settings is a plus but not mandatory.

• Must be able to work variable shifts and weekends
  

  Benefits: 1199 SEIU Position with paid PTO