Dietary Aide
About The Position
The Dietary Aide/Food Service Worker provides residents with meals and snacks in a sanitary, safe manner while following facility policies and procedures and focusing on customer service and satisfaction. The position includes preparing and serving food, assembling trays according to prescribed diets, supporting meal service in the tray line and main dining room, and completing kitchen and dining-area cleanup. The role also involves preparing and delivering nourishments to nursing-unit pantries and transporting food carts during meal service. This is a part-time position in Rome, New York, with a 4 p.m.–8 p.m. shift, every other weekend required, and up to 20 hours per week. No experience is required. The listed pay is $16.75–$17.75 per hour.
Requirements
- Some high school education.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and harmoniously with all staff.
- Working knowledge of food-service techniques and sanitation.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Reliable and dedicated approach to providing excellent meal service.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a kitchen in a healthcare setting is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food, serve residents, clean up after meals, and wash dishes.
- Prepare and clean the assigned kitchen station.
- Prepare hot and cold food and beverage items according to diets and recipes.
- Assemble trays according to prescribed diets and serve the resident tray line and main dining room.
- Take inventory and deliver prepared nourishments to nursing-unit pantries at designated times.
- Handle food safely.
- Deliver and retrieve food carts to nursing units during meal service.
- Provide meal and snack service in a sanitary and safe manner while following facility policies and procedures and supporting customer satisfaction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
