Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide

The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing; Town of Southampton (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

PTO

401(k) retirement plan

Employee recognition program

Team-oriented environment

Discounts for employees

Job summary

The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Southampton, NY is hiring a Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide. No healthcare experience is necessary as training is provided; previous food-service experience is a plus.

You will help deliver meals, assist with tray assembly, and work on the tray line to ensure accurate portions. Join a team that values reliability, patient-focused service, and teamwork, with shifts from 6:00 AM–2:00 PM or 12:00 PM–8:00 PM.

Qualifications

• No healthcare experience required – training provided.
• Experience in restaurant, deli, fast-food, cafeteria, catering or grocery setting is a plus but not required.
• Ability to follow menus, portions and dietary instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food carts and meal trays to resident dining areas.
• Assist with meal service and tray assembly according to menus.
• Prepare resident meal trays on the tray line with correct portions.
• Follow food handling, serving and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with dishwashing, pot washing and kitchen cleaning.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dietary department and equipment.
• Support daily kitchen and food-service duties as assigned.
• Adhere to food safety policies and infection control guidelines.
• Collaborate with dietary and nursing staff to ensure timely service.
• Provide courteous and compassionate service to residents and staff.

Skills

Food service

Teamwork

Food handling

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Dishwashing machinery

Tray line equipment

Job description

Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide – No Experience Necessary

Facility: The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Location: Southampton, NY
Position: Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide
Shifts: 6:00 AM–2:00 PM and 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Rate: $21.38 per hour

Join Our Food Service Team!

The Hamptons Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing is seeking a reliable and motivated Food Service Worker / Dietary Aide to join our dietary team.

No healthcare experience is necessary — we are willing to train the right person!

If you have experience working in a restaurant, deli, fast-food establishment, cafeteria, catering operation, grocery store, or other food-service environment, you may be a great fit for this opportunity. We are looking for dependable team members who take pride in providing excellent service and are willing to learn.

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What You'll Do

• Deliver food carts and meal trays to resident dining areas and units.

• Assist with meal and tray service, ensuring residents receive the correct meals and portions.

• Work on the tray line, preparing and assembling resident meal trays according to established menus and portion requirements.

• Follow proper food handling, serving, and sanitation procedures.

• Assist with dishwashing, pot washing, and kitchen cleaning.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the dietary department, kitchen, and equipment.

• Assist with daily kitchen and food-service duties as assigned.

• Follow all food safety, sanitation, infection control, and facility policies.

• Work cooperatively with dietary staff, nursing staff, and other departments to ensure timely meal service.

• Provide courteous, respectful, and friendly service to residents and staff.

What We're Looking For

• No healthcare or long-term care experience required — training is provided!

• Previous food service, dietary, kitchen, restaurant, deli, cafeteria, fast-food, catering, or healthcare experience is a plus, but not required.

• Ability and willingness to learn proper food handling and serving methods.

• Ability to follow menus, portion guidelines, and dietary instructions.

• Knowledge of food sanitation and safety practices is a plus.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

• Must demonstrate a professional, respectful, and compassionate approach when interacting with residents.

Why Join The Hamptons Center?

• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Employee Recognition Program

• Supportive, team-oriented work environment

• Company perks and employee discounts

Make a Difference Every Day

Our Food Service Workers / Dietary Aides are an important part of the resident care experience. Whether you're coming to us with years of food-service experience or you're looking for an opportunity to learn a new skill and start a career in healthcare, your work makes a difference.

Join a team where you can use your customer-service and food-service skills while helping ensure residents receive quality meals, excellent service, and compassionate care every day.