Dietary Aide

ASA of Stony Brook University • Stony Brook, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide at Stony Brook University Hospital is an ancillary employee who performs various patient services, including patient visitation, tray assembly, distribution and service, general sanitation, cleaning, and use of kitchen equipment and pantries. Essential Position: This position is considered "Essential". The incumbent must report to work regardless of extreme weather of other conditions. Position Details: Local 1199 Union Pay Rate: $24.23 per hour FLSA: Non-Exempt Schedule: Part-time; Various hour/Various Shifts - Flexibility a must, weekends and holidays required. MUST be available 4-10 pm. Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid time off Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Program 403(b) enrollment after 1 year

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English, follow written and verbal instructions, and complete simple computational skills
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals and nourishments to patients courteously and professionally
• Collect trays from patient rooms or units
• Exhibit communication skills necessary to interpret age-specific responses in neonates/infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Operate and clean equipment per departmental procedures.
• Accurately portion and serve food for patients quickly and accurately
• Safely transport food carts and equipment throughout the hospital
• Accurately inventory and deliver par stock supplies to identified units and clean per departmental procedures.
• Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Assist the Auxiliary Services Association in reaching out to diverse audiences.
• Aware of and adheres to established Auxiliary Services Association and Stony Brook University policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the organization's overall success by performing all assigned duties professionally, timely, and accurately.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• 403(b) enrollment after 1 year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED