Dietary Aide/Cook helper

Newfane Rehab and Health Care Center; Town of Newfane (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfane Rehab and Healthcare Center in Newfane, NY seeks a Dietary Aide to assist in food preparation and serving while maintaining sanitary kitchen and dining areas.

You will help set up trays, assist cooks, deliver meals, and participate in daily cleaning tasks, with a fun, team-oriented atmosphere and strong leadership. No degree required; must read/write English and work well in a busy healthcare kitchen.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of food service areas and equipment.
• Willing to adopt new methods and improve food practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals in a timely and appetizing manner.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Set up meal trays and food carts, dining room, and related areas.
• Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas, including resident rooms.
• Help with daily cleaning duties and sanitation per policies.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal and check diet trays before distribution.

Skills

English literacy

Independent decision making

Sanitation and safety

Adaptability

Job description

Newfane Rehab and Healthcare Center is looking for Dietary Aides!!!!!

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide is to assist in food preparation and serving and maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas at all times as directed/instructed by the Directory of Dietary Services or Cook and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

• serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance

• assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis

• serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures

• assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures

• clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

• sweep and mop floors as directed

• carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area

• wash and clean utensils as directed

• carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

• set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed

• assist cook in preparing meals

• distribute and collect menus as necessary

• obtain food supplies for next meal

• assist in checking diet trays before distribution

• deliver food carts, trays, etc, to designated areas

• serve food in dining room as instructed

FUN and friendly work atmosphere - GREAT leadership team!

Duties of Dietary Aides:

• Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty;

• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;

• Is aware of safety regulations and responsibilities in operating all equipment;

• Delivers food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas, including resident rooms and dining room, as instructed by supervisor;

• Serve – in dining rooms;

• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed;

• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, following established policies and procedures;

• Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor;

• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

• The Food Services Director may assign additional tasks as required by facility needs.

Qualifications for Dietary Aides:

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.

• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.

Dietary Aides may start as early as NEXT WEEK!