Dietary Worker - Food Nutrition Services - Part-time Days (includes working every weekend)

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York, NY is seeking a part-time Dietary Worker to support daily kitchen operations and enhance patient dining experiences. You will assist with preparing cold meals, tray assembly, and delivering patient trays following hospital protocols, while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

This day shift role (30 hours/week) requires weekend work and on-site presence within NYP.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience.
• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Effective communication skills (required).

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold meals and assemble patient trays.
• Deliver patient trays following hospital protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining area.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location

New York, New York

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Description

Join the team at Gracie Square Hospital, a 140-bed hospital, where we are dedicated to providing the highest quality behavioral health care to patients. Through our affiliation with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, we are dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and their loved ones through innovative approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Our dedication drives our success as New York City’s premier provider of inpatient behavioral health services. Pursue the following position and join us in taking our hospital – and your career – to the next level. Join our team as a Dietary Worker, where you’ll play a key role in supporting daily kitchen operations and enhancing the patient experience. In this role, you will assist with preparing cold meals, tray assembly and deliver patient trays in accordance with hospital protocols, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen and dining environment. As a valued team member, you will provide excellent customer service to patients and their families while helping to foster a culture of compassion, care, and safety—ensuring a positive experience for every patient, every time. This is a part-time day position (30 hours per week) and requires working every weekend. Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.

Preferred Criteria

• Prior food service experience.

Required Criteria

• High School Diploma or GED
• Effective communication skills

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$24.71/Hourly

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