Patient Tray & Diet Aide — Evening, Part-Time

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Buffalo, NY is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to support Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center. The role involves tray assembly, meal service, and basic food preparation with a focus on patient diets.

Shifts are 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM with physical tasks in kitchen areas; applicants should be able to handle standing, lifting up to 40 pounds with assistance, and follow standard recipes and diet cards.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or kitchen support preferred.
• Ability to read and follow standard menus and diet cards.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and breaks down assigned station with supplies and food items.
• Portions food items into standard serving sizes using proper utensils and dishware.
• Delivers meal trays to patients and reports comments to supervisor.
• Assists cooks with weighing, measuring and assembling ingredients according to recipes.
• Performs cleaning tasks in food service and related areas.
• Reads menus and diet cards, tray tickets or patient selections.

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Buffalo, NY is seeking a part-time Food Service Worker to support Nutrition & Food Service at the VA Medical Center. The role involves tray assembly, meal service, and basic food preparation with a focus on patient diets.

Shifts are 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM with physical tasks in kitchen areas; applicants should be able to handle standing, lifting up to 40 pounds with assistance, and follow standard recipes and diet cards.