Dietary Assistant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team at Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Hopewell. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in supporting the health and nutrition of our residents by assisting with food preparation services while upholding strict sanitation and safe handling procedures.

• Serve meals that meet established portion control procedures and therapeutic diets.
• Assist with daily or scheduled cleaning duties, including work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, and sweep/mop floors as directed.
• Keep work areas dry and free of hazards, and sanitize dining room tables and chairs.
• Operate the dish machine using proper sanitizing and safety techniques.
• Wash pots and pans according to facility policies and procedures.
• Transfer food trucks from the dietary department to assigned areas in a safe and timely manner.
• Follow all safety regulations, infection control/universal precautions, food safety regulations, and facility policies and procedures.
• Utilize and maintain all equipment appropriately.
• Report hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents/incidents to the shift supervisor.
• Prepare and portion food items such as desserts, salads, juices, coffee, and nourishments.
• Assist with inventory and proper storing of foods, supplies, etc. as directed.
• Accurately take and record temperatures of food, beverages, and equipment as directed.
• Provide cleaning and busing of tables in dining rooms as instructed, in a courteous manner.
• Maintain resident rights and confidentiality.
• Follow all established policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum some food service experience required.
• Previous dietary experience preferred.
• High degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene required; health status suitable for food service required.
• Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary.
• Respect for residents' privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly.
• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness.
• Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy, and ability to work well with fellow staff members.
• Physical endurance for frequent activity.