Dining Services Aide(DSA)

Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill•Newburgh, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Sapphire Nursing at Meadow Hill is seeking a Dining Services Aide to join its culinary staff at a skilled nursing facility serving older adults. The role provides timely food service to residents and performs food preparation, meal setup and delivery, dishwashing, and cleaning duties while maintaining sanitation standards and respecting residents’ needs and rights. The posting lists the position as part-time, although its introductory text also refers to full-time aides. The listed hours are 11:30 a.m.–8 p.m., and the salary is $17.59 per hour.

Requirements

Previous experience in a nursing care facility or other service experience is preferred.
Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to long-term-care dietary requirements.
Dependability and punctuality, including reporting to work as scheduled.
Ability to follow written and oral directions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, and visitors.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe Food Handler Certificate (preferred, not required).
Previous experience in a nursing care facility or other service experience.

Responsibilities

Handle food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures, using proper food-handling techniques.
Ensure food is properly set up for the tray line and/or dining rooms.
Deliver and retrieve food carts to and from residents’ areas.
Set up meal trays and work on the tray line.
Process soiled trays, dishes, and utensils from carts through the dishwasher.
Assist with serving food.
Prepare snacks and beverages for between-meal service to patients.
Prepare nutritional supplements and tube-feeding products and deliver them to customer areas.
Wash pots, pans, and other equipment as necessary.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout work areas.
Perform daily or scheduled cleaning duties, including scrubbing and mopping floors and cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Food Service Director.
Participate in required in-service activities.
Maintain the confidentiality of protected health information, whether electronic, written, or oral.