Dietary Aide - PT22.5

The GreenFields Continuing Care Community; East Lancaster (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Referral bonuses

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, life

401K with employer match

Uniform allowance

Free parking

Wellness center access

Job summary

The GreenFields Continuing Care Community in East Lancaster, NY is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support our skilled care and rehabilitation dining program. You will assist with meals, beverages, and desserts, following proper portions, safety, and sanitation standards to provide residents with nutritious, comforting dining experiences.

This role emphasizes compassion, teamwork, and attention to residents' dietary needs, with benefits aligned to PT status and weekend rotation inclusion.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in food service or hospitality is helpful, especially in healthcare or senior living.
• Must follow safety and sanitation guidelines consistently.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment and food preparation areas.
• Prepare and serve meals, beverages and desserts with proper portions.
• Assist with special diets and thickened liquids as needed.
• Maintain clean dining spaces and practice good hygiene.

Skills

Strong communication

Compassion

Patience

English literacy

Team player

Food service experience

Job description

Shift: PT, 6:30am - 2:30pm, to include every other weekend rotationEmployees are an important part of life at The GreenFields! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care!Position Summary:Join our team, here at The GreenFields, as a Dietary Aide in our skilled care and rehabilitation facility, where every day you make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. You’ll help provide safe, nutritious meals and beverages while ensuring a comfortable, positive dining experience. This is more than a kitchen role - it’s an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing, recovery, and happiness of people in our care.If you care about helping others and enjoy a team-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!We strive to be an employer of choice:Competitive wages, pay based on experiencePaid WeeklyReferral Bonus Plan & other types of IncentivesPaid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, based on FT/PT statusTuition ReimbursementMedical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with employer matchPremier Third Party Child Daycare OnsiteFree Access to Employee Wellness Center/GymUniform AllowanceFree ParkingEligibility for certain benefits aligns with employment statusKey Responsibilities:Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including ovens, steam wells, microwaves, coffee systems, and dishwashers.Prepare and serve meals, beverages, and desserts, following proper portion sizes, consistencies, and food safety standards.Use adaptive equipment to meet residents’ needs and assist with special diets or thickened liquids.Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, and dining spaces.Support training of new team members and attend ongoing in-service programs.Follow proper handwashing, glove use, and safe food handling practices at all times.Ensure meals are presented neatly, with proper garnishing and plating.Adhere to dress code, attendance, and safety policies while promoting the wellbeing of our residents.Experience in food service or hospitality is helpful, especially in healthcare or senior living settingsStrong communication skills and ability to interact respectfully with residents, families, and staffCompassion and patience when assisting elderly residents, including those with mobility or cognitive challengesAbility to follow safety and sanitation guidelines consistentlySPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: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 possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members visitors, government agencies/staff, and the public.Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle challenging residents/associates.Must be able to communicate with the staff, and other department supervisors.Maintains a rapport with the residents and their families.Must be willing to seek out new methods and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.Must attend and participate in continuing educational programs.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift trays, and perform light cleaning tasksMust be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this facility.May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.Must be able to climb stairs.Working Conditions:Will work in a well-lit and ventilated area.Will be subject to frequent interruptions.May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.May be subject to call-backs during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)Is subject to injury from falls, burns, from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants and other air contaminates.If you feel like you're a great candidate for our Dietary position, please apply today!EOE StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.nlnp