Dietary Aide

Job Description

Established in 1912, the Jewish Home of CNY evolved from a small rooming house in downtown Syracuse to become the 36-acre campus in DeWitt known as Menorah Park. If you’re looking to be a part of a friendly team that delivers quality care in a safe, quiet, neighborhood setting, Menorah Park might the right place for you.

NEW RATE: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

PART TIME: 20-30 HOURS A WEEK

EVERY THIRD WEEKEND OFF.

MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAYS.

Benefits include:

Health and retirement

Competitive, weekly pay

Tuition reimbursement

Conveniently located on the Centro bus route

Free onsite parking

Responsibilities

Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required

Serves meals in the main kitchen

Assists with meal service set up in the main kitchen. Clearing tables, washing dishes, and cleaning tables on various resident care floors.

Transports hot and cold foods to and from the main kitchen to the resident care areas

Transports all required non-food items to and from the health center pantries and resident care areas

Washes silver, glass, china in dish machine in main kitchen as per regulation

Provides floor stock, snacks and supplements per diet orders

Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining rooms

Maintains work stations in clean, organized, and in proper order

Takes order, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously

Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service

Answers pertinent questions about menu items

Ensures that meal tray accurately matches the meal ticket

Maintains kosher regulations and requirements as per policy

Qualifications

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and understand measurements and conversions

Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred, but not required

Ability to plan, organize and set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards

Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the eldery

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.