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

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in New York seeks a compassionate Dietary Aide to support residents with nutritious meals in a warm, team-oriented care environment.

You will assemble and label trays, deliver meals, assist with dishwashing, and help keep the kitchen clean while following dietary restrictions and procedures. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer with starting wage around $18/hour; LTC experience is preferred but not required, and reliability and teamwork are valued.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and check diet trays to meet residents' dietary needs.
• Label and date food properly.
• Deliver food carts and collect finished meals for dish room.
• Work in the dish room and wash dishes and utensils.
• Prepare and deliver snacks to nursing units.
• Keep the kitchen clean; sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry out garbage disposal.

Skills

Tactful communication

Team player

Following procedures

Job description

St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center -

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