Dietary Aide (11:30am-7:30pm)

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents with timely, nutritious meals in a caring long-term care setting. You will help assemble and check diet trays, label foods, deliver to units, and assist with daily kitchen tasks while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

We value a positive, team-oriented attitude and the ability to follow procedures. Experience in LTC is preferred but not required; on-the-job training is provided to ensure quality

Qualifications

• Experience in LTC preferred but not required.
• Able to follow and understand procedures.
• Positive attitude, teamwork and patience.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and check diet trays prior to distribution to ensure residents receive proper meals.
• Label and date foods properly.
• Deliver food carts to designated areas and collect trays when meals are finished.
• Work in dish room and wash all dishes/utensils.
• Prepare and deliver snacks to nursing units.
• Keep the kitchen clean, sweep and mop floors as instructed.
• Carry out garbage.

Job description

Dietary Aide

At our center, residents are treated to a complete spectrum of Rehab Services and Clinical/Nursing Care. We provide the comprehensive care that meets the specialized physical, clinical and emotional needs of every individual that comes through our doors.

Dietary Aide Duties Include:

• Assist in assembling and checking diet trays prior to distribution to ensure all residents receive the proper meals to meet dietary needs.
• Label and date food properly
• Deliver food carts to designated areas as well as collecting food trucks when meals are finished to return to the dish room.
• Work in dish room, wash all dishes//utensils utilizing dish machine.
• Prepare and deliver snacks to nursing units.
• Ensure kitchen stays clean at all times, sweep/mop floors as instructed.
• Carry out garbage

Dietary Aide Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience in LTC preferred but not required
• Must be able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc...
• Able to follow and understand procedures
• Positive attitude, patience and team mentality

Dietary Aide Job Description:

Prepares items to be used on an assembly line. Works on an assembly line to prepare residents meals. Additional kitchen tasks.

$18 an hour

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer