Dietary Aide FT

Richmond Community Serv•Yonkers, NY

6d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Richmond Community Services, a leading nonprofit provider of support services for the disability community, is seeking a Dietary Aide for our Yonkers Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). This role involves preparing and setting up meals, desserts, salads, nourishments, snacks, and school lunches for staff and/or individuals of the facility. The Dietary Aide is also responsible for the general sanitary upkeep of the kitchen area.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate orally and in writing using the English language.
Ability to lift large food storage containers from freezers, refrigerators and storage room, weighing up to 10 lbs, and carrying them to preparation areas.
Ability to use all extremities for cleaning and sanitizing.
Auditory and visual acuity and the ability to read and communicate verbally using the English language.

Nice To Haves

HS Diploma or GED preferred
1-year of experience in commercial food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and set-up meals, desserts, salads, nourishments, snacks and school lunches for staff and/or individuals of the facility.
Responsible for general sanitary upkeep of kitchen area.
Prepare steam table by filling the unit with hot water.
Transport food trucks by walking, pushing/pulling a loaded cart weighing up to 60 lbs to and from the Team Units via the elevator throughout the facility.
Manually transport trays weighing up to 20 lbs, while climbing/descending all flights of stairs throughout the facility, in cases when elevators are not functioning.
Prepare snacks, nourishments and thickened fluids.
Clean and sanitize equipment, food trucks, meal trays, tables and counter tops.
Prepare and set up meal items such as salads, sandwiches, coffee, tube-feedings and desserts.
Read, understand and implement dietary orders as prescribed by Dietitian.
Fill meal/food orders from staff by receiving written receipts and verbal requests.
Label all prepared foods as required.