Dietary Associate

Sullivan County; Unity (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Sullivan County Health Care is seeking a Dietary Associate to provide palatable, nourishing meals to residents, staff and guests. The role covers dishwashing, food preparation, meal service and kitchen sanitation in a county facility.

We offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus, benefits, and generous paid time off. Shift differentials apply for 2nd and 3rd shifts, with weekend premiums. Equal employment opportunity and full-time status are included in the package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in food service preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of food handling and kitchen sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, monitor dish machine temps and sanitation levels.
• Prepare and portion meals per menus and tickets; ensure appealing presentation.
• Deliver and restock foods, operate carts and tables for service.
• Serve meals, take payments for staff dining, and maintain dining area cleanliness.
• Restock supplies and maintain kitchenettes, storage and refrigeration areas.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food preparation

Sanitation

Meal service

Cash handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher operation

Job description

$2,500 SIGN-ON BONUS! Join our dynamic team at Sullivan County Health Care as a Dietary Associate. We offer fantastic benefits, generous paid time off and the opportunity to be part of an organization you can be proud of! Come be a part of our award-winning team that works hard to uphold our motto: "ALL DAY, EVERY DAY, WE MAKE LIFE BETTER".

Scope of position

Provides palatable, nourishing food to Sullivan County Health Care residents, employees, guests and the Department of Corrections in accordance with established policies and procedures; uses and monitors methods of food handling, preparation, meal service and equipment cleaning; for the cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchen and work area, kitchen equipment and dishware.

• Put dishes, trays, cups and silverware through the dish machine; wash dishes, trays, pots and pans; put all washed goods away in designated locations; check and record dish machine temperatures during each dishwashing period; report low temperatures to supervisors; check and record sanitation PPM during each potwashing period.
• Prepare residents meals; read menus and tally sheets, prepare sandwiches, salads, desserts, breads, and fruits. Present and plate all food listed on resident meal tickets using proper serving utensils and in an appealing manner; brew coffee and prepares other beverages; check and record food temperatures to ensure that established temperature goals are met and maintained throughout meal service.
• Deliver food trucks, coffee carts and bussing carts to stations and units; collects food trucks, bussing carts and coffee carts from each station and brings them to the dishroom for cleaning.
• Serve meals and take payment in staff dining room; check and record food temperatures; clean staff dining room tables and chairs; restock and set up area for next day’s service.
• Fill sugar bowls, salt and pepper shakers and condiment in the resident dining room; clean dining room tables and chairs; set up tables for service; present and plate food listed on resident meal ticket using proper utensils and in an appealing manner, check and record food temperatures; records meal percentages for the residents dining in the resident dining room for lunch.
• Clean and sanitize unit kitchenettes, all kitchen service areas, storage areas, dining rooms and refrigerators, record completion of duties on cleaning forms.
• Restock storage areas, rotating stock as needed; transport food and non-food supplies to kitchen and unit kitchenettes storage areas; receive groceries and stores them properly to be used as needed.

• High School education or equivalent
• Prior food service work experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver and kitchen appliances.

Shift Differential

• $2/hour - 2nd shift
• $2/hour - 3rd shift
• 20% of base rate of pay Weekend premium - all shifts

Mandatory post offer physical, drug testing and Criminal records check required (County paid).

Equal Employment Opportunity

* Full time positions only, paid in multiple payments over a specified period.