Weekend Cook & Dietary Aide: Impactful Kitchen & Dining

The W Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance available

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Days

Onsite training and certification

Unlimited employee referral bonuses

Growth and development paths

Supportive management

Reliable schedule

Job summary

The W Group in New York is seeking a dedicated Cook / Dietary Aide to join our kitchen team. This role primarily covers Cook duties, with Dietary Aide responsibilities on select days, working evenings and weekends to support resident dining.

You will follow recipes, manage food production, assist residents with meals, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment following health standards. Immediate availability and a supportive team culture are highlighted in this opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Culinary or food service experience required.
• One year of institutional food service experience is a plus.
• Prior experience working with a vulnerable population is a plus.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to follow federal and state regulations regarding food safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food.
• Plan food production to coordinate with meal serving hours.
• Follow standard recipes and special diet orders.
• Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the kitchen and workstation.
• Meet federal and state health department standards and codes for proper food storage, handling, and preparation.
• Set up tables and other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order (Dietary Aide duties).
• Deliver dishes and trays to residents (Dietary Aide duties).
• Maintain the cleanliness of dining areas (Dietary Aide duties).
• Provide assistance to residents as needed, interacting with dignity and compassion (Dietary Aide duties).

Skills

Culinary and/or food service

Strong customer service

Food safety compliance

Institutional food service experience

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

The W Group in New York is seeking a dedicated Cook / Dietary Aide to join our kitchen team. This role primarily covers Cook duties, with Dietary Aide responsibilities on select days, working evenings and weekends to support resident dining.

You will follow recipes, manage food production, assist residents with meals, and maintain a clean, compliant kitchen environment following health standards. Immediate availability and a supportive team culture are highlighted in this opportunity.