Dietary Aide - Part Time 430P-730P - Weekly Pay

In 1910, Dr. Jennie Schofield and a group of community volunteers founded the “Wheelchair Home” as a not-for-profit home for seniors in Western New York. Today, Schofield continues to provide high quality health care services in our rehab and nursing facility and community-based health care programs.

We strive to always follow our mission: Provide knowledgeable and compassionate care that enhances the lives of those we serve. If you are looking for a role that continually gives back with what we strive to do, please apply!

Our employees enjoy numerous benefits and perks including:

• PTO
• Dental insurance
• ...and more!
• Referral Bonuses
• Sign On Bonuses
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• 401k with a company match

There's never been a better time to join our team!

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.

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

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Dietary Aide is supervised by the Director of Dietary Services, Nutrition Supervisor, Dietary Supervisor or Cook. The job duties and responsibilities are to be performed while observing the following standards: job standard (knowledge, ability, skills), technical skill, quality, quantity, judgement/problem solving, decision making, and initiative. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
A. Prepare and serve food and beverages according to standardized recipes, production sheets and menus.
B. Serve resident trays in an organized, timely manner.
C. Set up and serve at meetings and special functions.
D. Prepare and deliver between meal nourishment and supplies nourishment stations.
E. Follow therapeutic menu sheets and meal forms.
F. Set up and serve on tray line.
G. Operate kitchen appliances, handle with care; follow proper safety procedures and clean after use.
H. Adhere to work time schedules within the department.
I. Receive, verify and put stock into proper places.
J. Follow proper cleaning procedures as per schedules.
K. Set up and operate dish machine properly.
L. Maintain sanitary conditions during all food preparation and utilizes correct infection control procedures.
M. Clean all work areas and equipment, including walls and floors.
N. Properly request, store, label, rotate and dispose of all food and supply items, perishable and non-perishable.
O. Is flexible during changes in staff needs.
P. Accept other tasks within the scope of department duties, as assigned.
Q. Perform other related duties as required by their manager.

Working Environment
The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions and is protected from weather conditions. Also subject to heat (above 90 degrees) and humidity, especially in the summer months, and is exposed to hot water, stoves, ovens, automated equipment, sharp equipment/utensils, steamers and chemicals. The typical shift for this position is 4:30pm - 730pm, averaging 9 to 12 hours scheduled weekly.

Location: 3333 Elmwood, Kenmore, NY 14217

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.23 - $16.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Shift:

• Evening shift
• After school

Work setting:

• Nursing home
• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kenmore, NY 14217: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person