Dietary Aide - Elmira

Rhynocare; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare staffing is seeking dedicated food service workers to join their team. This role involves serving food, ensuring safety protocols, and assisting in kitchen operations within various healthcare settings. With a focus on providing competitive compensation and flexible scheduling, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the lives of residents. Join a supportive environment that values teamwork and respect while contributing to the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about food service and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of Food Service Worker Program required.
• Food Handlers Certification approved by Public Health Department is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents and ensure safety precautions are followed.
• Assist in food preparation and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Participate in catering events and ensure proper food storage.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Service

Basic Cooking Skills

Time Management

Education

Food Service Worker Program

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

RhynoCare Staffing offers a wide range of job opportunities for healthcare providers, which includes both regulated and unregulated staff.

Our clients include hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and private practices, which allows us to offer a variety of work settings to suit your preferences.

RhynoCare prides itself on providing competitive compensation, flexible scheduling options, and continued support to ensure your success on the job.

We value our healthcare partners and believe in fostering a positive and respectful work environment.

If you are a healthcare provider looking for your next career opportunity, we invite you to join our team.

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Responsibilities

• Serves food to residents according to individual diets and preferences.
• Responsible for portion control of food items.
• Responsible for safety precautions in assigned area. Reports unsafe incidents or safety concerns to management, including defective machinery or equipment in order to safeguard staff from accidents and harm. Follows established safety precautions and procedures.
• Responsible for safe operation of equipment including documenting pot wash, dish machine, refrigerators and freezer temperatures, and appropriate follow-up as necessary.
• Delivery of catering to assigned locations throughout the hospital, including pick-up of dirty dishes for ware washing.
• Observes time limits for meal serving. Maintains foods at proper serving temperature.
• Assists Cooks to clean and prepare uncooked foods such as salads, vegetables, and fruits. Follows basic instructions in preparing such simple foods as breakfast items, basic desserts and garnishes.
• Clears plates and trays, loads and operates dishwasher. Cleans pots, pans and cooking utensils as per procedure.
• Prep Cooks assists Cooks with daily detailed Prep List.
• Participates in proper storage and labeling of dietary supplies and food, including leftovers.
• Responsible for Check and document temperatures and/or taste of items being prepared and/or served, according to pre-established guidelines and procedures, including HACCP (hazardous analysis critical control point). Initiate and complete necessary corrective action for unsatisfactory temperature/quality of food and ensure appropriate documentation, rotating stock and monitoring expiry dates of food and products. Ensure that only products with the highest integrity are used.
• Responsible for proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment, utensils and individual work areas.
• Setting up for catering events, linens, chair covers, equipment, place settings, utensils, chaffing dishes, flowers and any other customer specific requests.
• Adheres to established departmental policies, procedures regarding quality assurance, fire, safety, environment, and infection control.
• Assembles nourishment carts. Stocks unit kitchenettes.
• Participates in facility meetings as assigned. Attends in-service education programs.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

• Successful completion and/or enrollment in a Food Service Worker Program meeting the requirements of the Ontario Long-Term Care Homes Act required.
• Must have Food Handlers Certification approved by Public Health Department.
• Must be available to work days, evenings, weekends and stat holidays.
• Must be able to do moderate to heavy lifting.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).
• Experience working in a kitchen or food service setting.