Food Service Worker

Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare; Purdys (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare in North Salem, NY is seeking Food Service Workers to join our caring team. The role involves preparing and serving meals to residents in a beautiful, hilltop setting within a Westchester County facility known for high-quality subacute rehab and long‑term care.

Shifts vary by part-time or full-time status, with eligibility for benefits and a supportive team environment. No prior experience required; training provided.

Qualifications

• High school education required or equivalent.
• Experience in a healthcare kitchen is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
• Covid-19 vaccinations encouraged but not mandated.

Responsibilities

• In-kitchen preparation and cleaning for your assigned station.
• Adhere to break times and service times.
• Complete tasks per shift as directed, including washing dishes.
• Prepare cold and hot food and beverages according to diets/recipes.
• Serve resident tray line and dining room and assemble trays as prescribed.
• Take inventory and deliver nourishments to nursing units.
• Handle food safely and sanitize work areas.
• Deliver and retrieve food carts during meals.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and equipment.
• Follow safety guidelines for knives and small kitchen equipment.
• Be aware of department chemicals and safety policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and staff.
• Maintain attendance per facility standards.
• Observe HIPAA and facility policies.

Skills

Healthcare kitchen experience

Excellent communication

Customer service

Flexibility

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

* BENEFIT ELIGIBLE PART-TIME & FULL-TIME POSITIONSAVAILABLE * NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED * GREAT PAY * JUMPSTART YOUR HEALTHCARE CAREER * AETNA HEALTH INSURANCE ELIGIBLE 1ST OF THE MONTH AFTER DATE OF HIRE *

SCHEDULES AVAILABLE:

• Part Time: 22.5 hours/week & Full-Time 37.50/hrs per week
• Shifts will vary depending on part-time or full-time

Food Service Worker JOB SUMMARY:

Amazing opportunity to work in a BEAUTIFUL setting in the rolling hills of North Salem with a *TOP RATED* Facility in Westchester County known for providing the highest quality care and resident experience. Waterview Hills Campus is home to Waterview Hills and Salem Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare: Two facilities committed to providing outstanding Subacute Rehab and Long-Term Skilled Nursing Care. Together, these facilities offer patients the best rehab and nursing care they can obtain after their hospital discharge. The role of the Food Service Worker is to provide our residents with all of their meals and/or snacks in a sanitary and safe manner adhering to all policies and procedures of the facility while focusing on customer service and satisfaction.

• Proper “in kitchen” preparation and cleaning in regard to the station assigned to you.
• Adhering to all assigned break times and service times.
• Food Service Worker completes all tasks assigned according to given job duty for every shift, which may include washing dishes.
• Food Service Worker will prepare cold and hot food and beverage items in accordance to diets and recipes.
• Food Service Worker may serve resident tray line and main dining room and/or assemble trays according to prescribed diets.
• Take inventory and deliver prepared nourishments to nursing unit pantries at designated times for residents’ use.
• Handling of food in a safe manner.
• Deliver and retrieve food carts to all nursing units during meal service.
• Keep work area, equipment, and surroundings clean and sanitized.
• Sweeping, mopping and removal of garbage from all food service areas and staff dining room.
• Knowledge of handling knives and small kitchen equipment, following established safety guidelines and departmental policies.
• Must have knowledge of all chemicals used in department.
• Provide excellent and responsible customer service to residents and all other members of the facility.
• Maintain attendance record in accordance with facilities standards.
• Observe safe, economical and proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Ensure all HIPAA requirements are adhered to.
• Adhering to all facility and department policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

• Some High School Education
• Experience working in a kitchen in a healthcare setting preferred but not required
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Covid-19 vaccinations are encouraged but NOT MANDATED; we continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination based on eligibility guidance from CDC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, celebrate diversity, & are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all! We comply with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

*Disclaimer: This is a general job summary for advertisement purposes only. A full comprehensive job description can be provided upon request or during the hiring process.