Dietary Aide

Part-time

National Health Care Associates

Utica, NYPart-timeup to $16.75/hrSeen 3w ago

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At a glance

Compensation

up to $16.75/hr

Location

Utica, NY

Schedule

Part-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

National Health Care Associates is hiring a Dietary Aide. The Dietary Aide will support residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean dining environment at The Pines at Utica, a National Health Care affiliate. The role offers meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and a collaborative, compassionate workplace.

Key focus areas include Assist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus and dietary requirements, Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals, and Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas.

Important skills include Food Safety Knowledge, Sanitation Practices, Compassion, Empathy, and Collaboration.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Food Safety KnowledgeSanitation PracticesCompassionEmpathyCollaboration

Qualifications

Previous Experience in Dietary or Food Service RoleBasic Knowledge of Food Safety and Sanitation PracticesCompassionate and Empathetic NatureAbility to Work Effectively in a Team EnvironmentOpen Availability Including Weekends

Full job description

A Great Place to Work

The Pines at Utica is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

Location: 1800 Butterfield Avenue, Utica, New York, 13501

Pay Rate: $16.75/hourly

Part-Time Opportunity

*MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY INCLUDING WEEKENDS

What You'll Do:

As a Dietary Aide , you will play a vital role in supporting our residents' dietary needs by assisting with meal preparation, serving, and maintaining a clean and organized dining environment. Your dedication will directly impact the quality of life for those in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing and serving meals following specified menus and dietary requirements
Ensure proper portioning, plating, and presentation of meals
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and dining areas
Assist in stocking and organizing food and supplies
Collaborate with the dietary team to accommodate special dietary needs
Provide friendly and attentive service to residents during meal times

If you are passionate about making a real difference in people's lives through the power of food in an environment where compassion, care, and your culinary expertise come together, we invite you to join our team as a Dietary Aide !

What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Utica team enjoys:

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Comprehensive training and mentorship
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Supportive and collaborative work environment
The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

Rate of Pay

Up to USD $16.75/Hr.

What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a Dietary Aide include:

Previous experience in a dietary or food service role is required
Basic knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Compassionate and empathetic nature
Ability to work effectively in a team environment

We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status.

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Location/Org Data : Name The Pines at Utica Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation

Category Dining/Kitchen

Position Type Part-Time

Location : Location US-NY-Utica

Rate of Pay Up to USD $16.75/Hr.