Dietary Assistant

DePaul; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career advancement

Diversity values

Job summary

DePaul is hiring a part-time Dietary Assistant for Seneca Square CR-SRO in Buffalo, NY. The role involves assisting the dietary director and cook to complete daily tasks and ensure quality dining for residents.

The position pays $21.00 to $21.30 per hour and offers benefits, professional development, and a supportive environment. Experience in high-volume food service is preferred and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Qualifications

• Experience in high volume food service is desirable.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Listens and responds to resident's requests in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Handles all food dishes and utensils according to standards and health and safety regulations.
• Keeps work and storage areas neat and sanitary.
• Responsible for proper waste disposal and maintaining sanitary waste receptacles.
• Sweeps and mops work areas and dining room.
• Dishes and cleans pots, pans, and dishware.

Skills

Experience in high volume food service

Education

Minimum age 18

Job description

Overview

Seneca Square, a DePaul Community Residence-Single Room Occupancy (CR-SRO) Program, is now hiring a part time Dietary Assistant to join the team! The Dietary Assistant works under the direction of the Dietary director and the Cook to ensure that all functions of the dietary department are completed in a timely and effective manner. The pay rate for this position is $21.00 - $21.30/hour.

Why work for DePaul?

• Make a positive difference in someone\'s life
• Supportive work environment
• We value diversity
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
• Excellent benefits and competitive wages!

Responsibilities

• Listens and responds to resident\'s request in a prompt and courteous manner. Sees that all resident\'s needs are met while providing a positive dining experience (as per respect policy).
• Handles all food dishes and utensils according to agency standards and health and safety regulations. This includes sanitizing of all dining room service ware, trays and carts.
• Assures that all work and storage areas are kept in a neat and sanitary condition.
• Responsible for proper waste disposal and maintaining sanitary waste receptacles, dumpster areas and department trashcans.
• Responsible for sweeping and mopping work areas and dining room.
• Responsible for dishwashing and cleaning of pots, pans, trays and any and all dishware in the kitchen.
• Responsible for the set up and break down of the hot and cold tables before and after each meal.
• Responsible for ensuring that all food utensils are readily available for each meal.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of all service areas to include hot, cold, beverage and dishwashing stations.
• Assists cooks with the preparation and serving of all meals and desserts.
• Responsible for the security of all dietary items and the prevention of loss from staff, residents and the public.
• Follows all food safety protocols when storing and disposing left over food.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations for self, residents and staff. Wears attire suitable and safe for position.
• Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the programs.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

Experience in high volume food service is desirable.

Must be at least Eighteen (18) years of age.

Benefits

This position is eligible for 403B with Employer Match, robust Employee Assistant Program, Staff Recognition Program, and Employee Discount Program.

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. All employment is decided based on qualification, merit and program need.