Kitchen Aide

Catholic Health Services; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health’s St Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation in Smithtown seeks a Dietary Aide to support resident nutrition through food prep, meal service, and ensuring dietary needs are met. The role is based in a Long Term Care facility serving the Smithtown community.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, breakfast and meal service experience preferred, and the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalency required.
• Food service experience preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push heavy food carts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and meal service for residents.
• Ensure dietary needs are met and maintain cleanliness.
• Collaborate with healthcare staff to provide quality nutritional care.

Skills

Stamina

Food handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Catholic Health’s St Catherine of Siena Nursing & Rehabilitation has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine is located in the heart of Long Island, Smithtown. The Long Term care facility is a 240 bed facility. Our nurses, physicians and support staff are devoted to providing advanced health care in an environment of compassion to our employees, patients, residents, their families and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our mission.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes - To every Resident and Patient, Every Time.

Job Details

DIETARY AIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

Dietary Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, and ensuring dietary needs are met for residents or patients in healthcare settings. The responsibilities include preparing food, serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to provide quality nutritional care.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or GED equivalency required. Food service experience preferred. Able to stand for long periods of time. Able to lift, bend, and turn. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and push heavy food carts.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Nursing Home/ Long Term Care experience preferred.

Salary Range

USD $23.19 - USD $23.19 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth