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Dietary Technician

Part-time

Elderwood

Lake Placid, NYPart-time$18.5–23.07/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$18.5–23.07/hr
Location
Lake Placid, NY
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

Elderwood is hiring a Dietary Technician. Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid seeks a compassionate Dietary Technician to support residents' nutritional health, conduct assessments, document information, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, offering a part‑time role with competitive hourly pay and a range of employee benefits.

Key focus areas include Support residents' nutritional health through assessments and documentation., Record and maintain nutrition‑related information accurately., and Communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team..

Successful candidates bring Associate's Or Bachelor's Degree In Nutrition, Personal Cleanliness For Food Service, and COVID-19 Vaccination Proof. Important skills include Communication, Organizational Skills, Compassion For Older Adults, Exceptional Resident Care, Read And Understand Task Assignments, and Provide Written Documentation. Preferred (not required): Basic Computer Proficiency, Excellent Communication, Verbal Communication Ability, and Reading Task Assignments Ability.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCompassion for Older AdultsExceptional Resident CareRead and Understand Task AssignmentsProvide Written DocumentationGenuine Concern for the ElderlyDependablePatientCompassionate AttitudeRespectful of Residents' Rights and WishesCooperate and Maintain Respectful Treatment of OthersResponsibilityMaturityDiplomacyWork Well With Residents, Families, and Other Staff MembersUphold Company Vision and MissionBasic Computer ProficiencyComputer SkillsWork in Various Software ProgramsCooperateMaintain Respectful Treatment of OthersWork Well With ResidentsWork Well With FamiliesWork Well With Staff MembersFollow Core ValuesCooperationFollowing Core ValuesNutritional Health AssessmentsDocumentationRecord KeepingEffective CommunicationCompassionate CarePerson-Centered CareRegulatory ComplianceDependabilityPatienceRespectful Treatment of OthersHigh Degree of ExcellenceCleanlinessCommitment to Exceptional Resident CareWritten DocumentationCompassionExcellent CommunicationVerbal Communication AbilityReading Task Assignments AbilityWritten Documentation AbilityRespectful Treatment of ResidentsCooperation AbilityResponsibility SenseAbility to Work Well With Residents and StaffData Entry AccuracyAbility to Use Various Software Programs

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Nutrition or Bachelor's Degree in NutritionPersonal Cleanliness and Good Hygiene RequiredCOVID-19 Vaccination Proof Required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Salary

$18.50 / hr - $23.07 / hr

Overview

Dietary Technician Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid | Part Time NEW Gas Allowance Benefit for Full & Part-Time Employees! Make Nutrition Matter. Build a Career That Makes a Difference.

If you're passionate about nutrition and enjoy helping others live healthier, happier lives, we'd love to meet you!

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid is looking for a compassionateDietary Technicianto join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you'll work closely with residents and the healthcare team to support nutritional health and enhance quality of life through individualized dietary care.

Whether you're beginning your career or bringing years of experience,we recognize your expertise with experience credit and competitive pay.

Why Join Elderwood?

NEW Gas Allowance Benefitfor commuting Full & Part-Time employees

Newly renovated facilitywith a welcoming team environment

Full benefits packagefor eligible employees

Tuition Assistance Programto help you continue your education

Shift differential opportunities

Employee Referral Bonus Program

What You'll Do

  • Support residents' nutritional health through assessments and documentation.

  • Record and maintain nutrition-related information accurately.

  • Communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary team.

  • Promote resident dignity while delivering compassionate, person-centered care.

  • Help ensure dietary services meet the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.

What We're Looking For

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a major in Nutritionrequired

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Compassion for older adults and a commitment to exceptional resident care

  • Basic computer proficiency preferred

More Than a Job—A Career

At Elderwood, you'll become part of a team that valuesIntegrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence, and Reverence for the Individual.Every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while growing your own career.

Apply today and discover why so many healthcare professionals choose to grow with Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid!

Join Our Team

Put the CARE back in CAREER - Join our team today!

Employee Perks!

Friendly and supportive staff, Generous PTO & holiday package, Increased Wages, Life Insurance, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, NEW Weekly Pay Schedule!

Responsibilities

Dietary Technician Responsibilities:

  • Ability to verbally communicate well with residents, families, and staff members.

  • Ability to read and understand task assignments, ability to report verbally and provide written documentation as required.

  • Display of genuine concern for the elderly; a dependable, patient and compassionate attitude towards residents.

  • Display a demeanor which is always respectful of residents' rights and wishes.

  • Ability to cooperate and maintain respectful treatment of others.

  • Display a sense of responsibility, maturity, diplomacy, and ability to work well with residents, families, and other staff members.

  • Demonstrated willingness to uphold the vision and mission of the company by following the Core Values of Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Excellence and Reverence for the Individual.

  • Ability to perform assigned tasks based on ElderWood Core Values and to a high degree of excellence and cleanliness.

Base wages increase with experience!

Qualifications

Dietary Technician Qualifications:

  • Associates or Bachelors degree with a major in nutrition required.

  • High degree of personal cleanliness and good hygiene; status of health suitable for food service required.

  • Computer skills and ability to work in various software programs preferred.

Elderwood expects all current and new employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If hired, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination. Employees may request a medical exemption from vaccination.

EOE 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.

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Posted Date3 weeks ago(7/27/2026 12:30 PM)

Requisition ID2026-36339

of Openings1

Area of InterestDining

CompanyElderwood

LocationElderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid

Position TypeRegular Part-Time

Salary$18.50 / hr - $23.07 / hr

Reporting CategoryNon-Clinical

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