Evening Nutritional Aide — Patient Meal Service (Part-Time)

NYU Langone Health; Village of Patchogue (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a Nutritional Aide for part-time evenings in the Food & Nutrition department. The role involves assembling patient trays, labeling and delivering nourishments, and operating the tray line and dish machine according to DOH guidelines.

Responsibilities include serving trays, reading patient menus, maintaining clean work areas, and delivering meals on schedule. The position emphasizes patient-friendly service and adherence to infection control and FIFO

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Able to read a patient menu about 4 feet away and serve appropriate food.
• Able to stand for 80-90% of workday.
• Able to lift approximately 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sets-up station with utensils and paper ware required for the meal.
• Serves food according to DOH guidelines; wears hairnet and gloves.
• Reads patient menu correctly and places food on tray in a timely manner.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations; restocks appropriately.
• Removes trash, stacks plates, cups, and bowls for warewashing.
• Works in an organized manner so that work schedule is maintained.
• Cleans and sanitizes trucks thoroughly and efficiently.
• Cleans area according to DOH regulations.
• Transports meal carts in a timely manner and delivers trays within established schedules.
• Serves trays courteously and efficiently using AIDET.
• Follows infection control procedures.
• Cleaning schedule is followed and work is done according to standard procedures and timeframes.
• Sanitizes correctly and stores solutions appropriately.
• Maintains clean work environment.
• Sweeps and mops floors when assigned.
• Nourishments are prepared according to requests.
• Nourishments and snacks are labeled and dated correctly.
• Follow FIFO in kitchen and pantry areas.
• Distributes snacks and supplies according to list. Posts inventory and delivery amounts.
• Orders, portions or obtains desired food for patron in an efficient manner.
• Provides appropriate condiments and accompaniments for meal selection; restocks as needed.
• Serves customers in a helpful and friendly manner, representing the department in a positive professional light.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
• Places / removes items in service area neatly and within established time frame.
• Prepares coffee for service (cleans unit).
• Cleans tables and service areas.
• Insures that the dining area is ready for service/closed down appropriately.
• Condiments are readily available- refilled as needed.
• Paper goods are available and pars are maintained but not over stocked.
• Requisitions paper goods as needed. Places stock in cabinets neatly and efficiently.
• Correct change is given, bank is correct and money is consistently correct.
• Patrons progress through the cash line quickly and efficiently and gives receipts.
• Maintains a level of professionalism and complies with the customers’ needs and requests.
• Cash draw reconciles with journal tape at end of shift.
• Performs all required cleaning and maintenance functions quickly and efficiently.
• Secures a mop to clean up spills.
• All paraphernalia is removed from tables/counter area quickly and tables are cleaned.
• Follows infection control procedures and is well-groomed.
• Reads recipes or supply lists, gathers ingredients in an efficient manner, prepares food under DOH guidelines, adjusts amounts as needed.
• Food is prepared and portioned in an attractive manner.
• Works within established time parameters, food is ready as needed and served at proper temperature.
• Leftovers stored and labelled properly.
• Brings food or cart to event or patient room courteously and efficiently.
• Cooperative and sensitive to operational needs- supports the production and utility functions when needed.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is seeking a Nutritional Aide for part-time evenings in the Food & Nutrition department. The role involves assembling patient trays, labeling and delivering nourishments, and operating the tray line and dish machine according to DOH guidelines.

Responsibilities include serving trays, reading patient menus, maintaining clean work areas, and delivering meals on schedule. The position emphasizes patient-friendly service and adherence to infection control and FIFO