Dietary Aide (Part-time)

Quantum Rehab and Nursing; Middle Island (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Union position

Benefits

Job summary

Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking a Part-time Food Service Dietary Aide to join the team. This is a Union position with Benefits and pays $19.50 per hour.

The role involves assisting in all dietary functions, preparing portions, and delivering nourishment to units in a safe, sanitary manner. You will set up trays according to therapeutic diets and help maintain a clean, organized dietary department.

Qualifications

• Provides quality food service following facility policies.
• Prepares portions and serves meals according to therapeutic diets and procedures.
• Maintains sanitation and safety in all food handling activities.

Responsibilities

• Aids in all dietary functions as instructed.
• Prepares and serves food, beverages, and desserts for meals.
• Delivers nourishment to units in a timely, sanitary manner.
• Sets up trays and tables according to prescribed diets and meal tickets.
• Stores and stocks food items and supplies per procedure.
• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, and equipment after use.
• Operates carts and equipment safely and in good order.
• Keeps the work area neat, clean and sanitary at all times.
• Attends in-service programs and communicates concerns to supervisor.

Job description

Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing is seeking Part-time Food Service Dietary Aide's to join their team.

This is a Union position with Benefits

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS (Including but not limited to)

• Aids in all dietary functions as instructed, in accordance with policies and procedures to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times
• Prepares portions and serves appropriate and adequate amounts of food items, beverages and desserts for meal service according to infection control procedures.
• Prepares and delivers nourishment to the units at appropriate times according to procedure in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Sets up trays and/or place settings according to prescribed therapeutic diets using meal tickets according to procedure in a timely, safe and sanitary manner.
• Assists with meal set-up at mealtime according to the diet card, considering therapeutic diets, food preferences and consistencies to meet each residents individual dietary needs.
• Stores all food items and supplies according to the procedure including the storage of chemicals.
• Stocks all needed items in appropriate quantities for proper functioning of the Dietary Department.
• Prepares, washes, sanitizes and properly handles dishes and utensils and cooking utensils according to procedure in a timely, safe and sanitary manner.
• Operates, cleans and sanitizes any equipment or carts utilized according to procedure in a safe and sanitary manner.
• Cleans food service working area as assigned according to posted work and cleaning schedules. Maintains a neat, clean and orderly work environment including trash removal and cleaning of trash receptacles.
• Understands and complies with posted work schedule.
• Attends scheduled in-service education programs.
• Discusses any problems, needs or concerns regarding the Dietary Department with the Food Service Director.
• Assumes responsibility in supporting the Food Service Manager in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff.
• Understands and adheres to all safety, sanitation, fire, disaster and personnel policies and procedures of the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: $19.50 per hour

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