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Dietary Aide

Northwell Careers
Syosset, NY Per Diem
POSTED ON 9/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/7/2026
Job Description

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.

Job Responsibility

  • * 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.

*ADA Essential Functions

 

Job Qualification

  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • Prior institutional food service experience, preferred.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English, required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions

*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Salary : $25 - $26

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