Dietary Aide

Shift: Part-time, 6:45am - 2:45pm

Employees are an important part of life at Schofield Care! Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life. We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care! 

Position Summary:

The Dietary Aide assists supervisory and skilled food service personnel in the preparation service and clean-up of food and beverages.  Also performs a variety of related cleaning duties.

We strive to be an employer of choice:

• Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• 401(k) (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance
• Other Perks

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve food and beverages according to standarized recipes, production sheets and menus.
• Serve resident trays in an organized, timely manner.
• Set up and serve at meetings and special functions.
• Prepare and deliver between meal nourishments and supplies nourishment stations.
• Follow therapeutic menu sheets and meal forms.
• Set up and serve on tray line.
• Operate kitchen appliances, handle with care; follow proper safety procedures and clean after use.
• Adhere to work time schedules within the department.
• Receive, verify and put stock into proper places.
• Follow proper cleaning procedures as per schedules.
• Set up and operate dish machine properly.
• Maintain sanitary conditions during all food preparation and utilizes correct infection control procedures.
• Clean all work areas and equipment, including walls and floors.
• Properly request, store, label, rotate and dispose of all food and supply items, perishable and non-perishable.
• Is flexible during changes in staff needs.
• Accept other tasks within the scope of department duties, as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as required by their manager.

Key Requirements Other:

• Participate in all department meetings, mandated inservices, and assigned committees.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with residents, registrants, family members, legal representatives and visitors.
• Maintain a positive and professional relationship with all personnel, including supervisors, co-workers and volunteers.
• Follow all safety regulations and precautions at all times; use protective devices as required.
• Wear and maintain proper uniform/clothing as established in the uniform dress code policy, including name tag identification.  Maintain acceptable personal hygiene.
• Maintain confidentiality and resident/patient/registrant rights.
• Maintain confidentiality of all issues and subject matters, including records, reports, data and other related sensitive materials.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance rate.
• Follow all laws, rules and regulations of the Federal and NYS Health Codes in regard to the department and overall organization operations.

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Qualifications: 

• Education and Training - Some high school or vocational training in the food service industry is preferred. Must annually attend inservice programs as mandated by N.Y. State Health Code.
• Experience - Experience in institutional food service or restaurant helpful, but will train.
• Character - The individual must possess good moral character, patience, and compassion for the elderly.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

Salary : $17 - $20