Dietary Assistant

Arms Acres Inc.; Seminary (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Arms Acres in Carmel, NY is seeking a Dietary Assistant to join the Dietary Department. The role involves assisting in the preparation and service of foods for all functions, with full-time hours that vary by day.

The position emphasizes adhering to sanitation standards and efficient meal tray delivery to patients. The Dietary Assistant will support stock, salad bar setup, and meal service while ensuring safety and temperature control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Up to six months' related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and service of all functions in the Dietary Department.
• Follows all mandates and procedures concerning food preparation, sanitation and storage.
• Cleans, rotates stock and organizes service lines, coolers and storage areas inside and outside the kitchen, lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Prepares and delivers meal trays and supplies for unit patients, keeping hot foods hot and cold foods cold.

Skills

Reading comprehension in English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Arms Acres in Carmel, NY is looking for a Dietary Assistant to join their energetic growing team. The Dietary Assistant will assist in preparation and service of all functions in the Dietary Department.

Full-time hours vary; Days, hours vary

• Follows all mandates and procedures as outlined in the operations manual concerning food preparation, services storage and sanitation as set forth by the New York State Department of Health and Arms Acres.
• Cleans, rotates stock and organizes service lines, coolers and storage areas inside and outside of the kitchen, frequently lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 75 pounds with assistance.
• Stocks and prepares all items necessary for salad bar set up including drainage, sanitation, and rotation of the salad bar unit.
• Prepares, assembles, delivers, and retrieves meal trays and/or supplies for all unit patients as called for. Special attention is given to keeping cold foods cold and hot foods hot.

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Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required

Up to six months' related experience and/or training,

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a pension plan in a supportive working environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer according to all current standards.