What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Sunnyside Care Center?
Since 1972, Sunnyside Care Center has been a trusted part of our community. Providing Short-term Rehabilitation and Long-term Care, our dedicated and seasoned team remain focused on the principles of safety, kindness and compassion. It is our privilege to foster an environment, where individuality and dignity are preserved, appreciated and honored.
Sunnyside Care Center is actively looking for Dietary Aides to join our food service team. As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for the preparation, presentation and delivery of nutritious, palatable and presentable meals to our residents and patients.
This position will assist in maintaining the high standards of patient safety, privacy, care and cleanliness within the facility. Previous experience as a dietary aide and/or as a food service worker is recommended but is not required for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare daily nourishments for our residents
- Stock units with nourishments between meal services
- Check refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily as well as clean unit refrigerators
- Assist the cooks with preparation of breakfast, lunch and supper
- Assist on the service line during breakfast, lunch and supper
- Restock line fridge before each meal
- Prepare thickened liquids for each meal
- Prepare and deliver coffee carts to each unit for each meal
- Deliver meal carts to the units for each meal and collect them at the end of each meal
- Wash dishes and meal carts after each meal service
- Ensure work area is kept clean and daily cleaning list is completed (i.e. sweeping/mopping daily, cleaning fridge, cleaning countertops, etc…)
- Remove trash and recyclables from the kitchen, ensure boxes are broken down
- Follow all food and nutritional services policies and procedures
- All other duties as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutritional Services
Requirements:
- Previous experience preferred but not required
- Weekend and holiday availability is required
- Some heavy lifting required
Education:
- High School diploma or GED.
Job Types: Part-time and Full-time
Pay: $16.32 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Geriatrics
Shift:
- Evening Shift
- Day Shift
Experience:
- Food service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- East Syracuse, NY 13057 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16