Dietary Aide - Per Diem

Explore a career with Mercy Hospital, a 375-bed not-for-profit hospital and member of Catholic Health that has been serving the healthcare needs for the residents of Nassau County and its surrounding areas since 1913. Ranked among the top hospitals in New York State, Mercy offers a NYS designated Stroke Center, Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center – the only hospital in the region and one of only two in NY State to receive this prestigious award.

Responsibilities:

• Follows established policies and procedures for use of personal protective equipment
• Ensures that work/assignment areas are clean and equipment, tools, supplies, etc. are properly stored before leaving such areas on breaks and at the end of the work day
• Follows sanitation policies for handling, storing food in such a manner to minimize any cross contamination
• Follows all established safety procedures and precautions when handling supplies and equipment
• Delivers and collects food trays
• Properly sets up tray line stations as assigned
• Cleans the kitchen; sorts/stores utensils and supplies
• Follows diet extensions / portion control
• Able to complete assignments within allotted time and able to adjust to changes and re-assignments.
• Properly sets up beverage carts and other special events as assigned
• Cleans / sanitizes all equipment according to policy
• Prepares salads, sandwiches, desserts, stocks floor refrigerators as assigned
• Satisfactorily works at dish room station; records dishwasher temperatures

Requirements:

• Knowledge of cleaning and production equipment helpful
• Ability to read and write English required
• Prior food service experience helpful
• High School Diploma or equivalent or work relevant work experience

At Catholic Health your well-being comes first, with comprehensive compensation and benefits; our offerings go beyond the basics. In addition to multiple medical plans, life insurance, generous paid time off and flexible spending accounts, we also offer substantial tuition reimbursement, an employer funded pension plan and several savings plan options for your future.

MERCY HOSPITAL

A Member of the Catholic Health

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V