Dietary Technician

Elderwood Administrative Services; Village of Lake Placid (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gas allowance for commuting

Tuition Assistance Program

Full benefits package

Shift differential opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

Elderwood Administrative Services seeks a compassionate Dietary Technician at Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid to support residents' nutritional health through assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role emphasizes dignity and person-centered care.

A degree in Nutrition is required; strong communication and organization; computer skills preferred. This is a part-time position with competitive pay and benefits, including gas allowance for commuting.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a major in Nutrition is required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Compassion for older adults and a commitment to resident care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' nutritional health through assessments and documentation.
• Record and maintain nutrition-related information accurately.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote resident dignity while delivering compassionate, person-centered care.
• Help ensure dietary services meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Compassion for older adults

Basic computer proficiency

Education

Nutrition (Associate's or Bachelor's)

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Salary

$18.50 / hr - $23.07/ hr

Overview

Dietary Technician

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid | Part Time NEW Gas Allowance Benefit for Full & Part-Time Employees!

Make Nutrition Matter. Build a Career That Makes a Difference.

If you're passionate about nutrition and enjoy helping others live healthier, happier lives, we'd love to meet you!

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is looking for a compassionate Dietary Technician to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you'll work closely with residents and the healthcare team to support nutritional health and enhance quality of life through individualized dietary care.

Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience, we recognize your expertise with experience credit and competitive pay.

Why Join Elderwood?

• NEW Gas Allowance Benefit for commuting Full & Part-Time employees
• Newly renovated facility with a welcoming team environment
• Full benefits package for eligible employees
• Tuition Assistance Program to help you continue your education
• Shift differential opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

What You'll Do

• Support residents' nutritional health through assessments and documentation.
• Record and maintain nutrition-related information accurately.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Promote resident dignity while delivering compassionate, person-centered care.
• Help ensure dietary services meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a major in Nutrition required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Compassion for older adults and a commitment to exceptional resident care
• Basic computer proficiency preferred

More Than a Job—A Career

At Elderwood, you'll become part of a team that values Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence, and Reverence for the Individual. Every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while growing your own career.

Join Our Team

Employee Perks!

• Friendly and supportive staff
• Generous PTO & holiday package
• Increased Wages
• Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!

Responsibilities

Dietary Technician Responsibilities:

• Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families, and staff members.
• Ability to read and understand task assignments, ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required.
• Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents.
• Display a demeanor which is always respectful of residents' rights and wishes.
• Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment of others.
• Display a sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.
• Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the Core Values of Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks based on ElderWood Core Values and to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.

Base wages increase with experience!

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Qualifications

Dietary Technician Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelors degree with a major in nutrition required.
• High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene; status of health suitable for food service required.
• Computer skills and ability to work in various software programs preferred.

Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination.Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.

EOE Statement

WE 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.