Patient Meal Prep & Service Aide

Pinnacle Group of Hudson Valley Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Rego Park Health Care in Queens, New York, is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our clinical support team. You will assist in preparing and serving meals to patients and staff, while upholding sanitation standards and safe food-handling practices.

This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail in a fast-paced hospital setting; shift from 11am to 7pm, with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English is required.
• 11am to 7pm shift.

Responsibilities

• Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department
• Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients or cafeteria customers, as assigned
• Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines
• Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Serves food while accurately filling requests
• Works the tray line
• Refrigerates and labels perishable food
• Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria
• Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion
• Delivers and sets up special functions
• Collects used carts or trays and returns them to the kitchen
• Maintains a sufficient amount of each item to support needs
• Operates machines used in the preparation of food or sanitation of equipment and work area
• Uses machines/equipment in a safe and efficient manner and according to policies and procedures
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area
• Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas, using detergents and germicides as required
• Washes dishes and pots
• Cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment
• Performs environmental service duties (i.e. garbage removal)
• Performs related duties, as required

Skills

English language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Rego Park Health Care in Queens, New York, is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our clinical support team. You will assist in preparing and serving meals to patients and staff, while upholding sanitation standards and safe food-handling practices.

This role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and attention to detail in a fast-paced hospital setting; shift from 11am to 7pm, with opportunities for professional growth.