Dietary Aide

Job Title: Dietary Aide
Location: Queens, New York
Company: Rego Park Health Care

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team at Rego Park Health Care. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest quality of patient care by preparing and serving food and drinks to patients and staff.

Responsibilities:

• Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department

• Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients or cafeteria customers, as assigned

• Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines

• Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations

• Serves food while accurately filling requests

• Works the tray line

• Refrigerates and labels perishable food

• Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria

• Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion

• Delivers and sets up special functions

• Collects used carts or trays and returns them to the kitchen

• Maintains a sufficient amount of each item to support needs

• Operates machines used in the preparation of food or sanitation of equipment and work area

• Uses machines/equipment in a safe and efficient manner and according to policies and procedures

• Maintains cleanliness of the work area

• Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas, using detergents and germicides as required

• Washes dishes and pots

• Cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment

• Performs environmental service duties (i.e. garbage removal)

• Performs related duties, as required

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required

• Ability to read, write and speak English, required

• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions

• 11am to 7pm shift

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of $19 HOURLY

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment