Dietary Aide - PD7.5

Job DetailsJob Location: GreenField Health and Rehabilitation - Lancaster, NY 14086Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $16.00 - $20.00 HourlyJob Category: Health CareShift: PD, 3:30pm - 7:30pm, to include every other weekend rotation   Employees are an important part of life at The GreenFields!  Not only do they help our residents to achieve their goals, but they also help them to maintain an optimal quality of life.  We're looking for caring, compassionate employees to join our team and to help us fulfill our mission to deliver the area's BEST senior care!    Position Summary: Join our team, here at The GreenFields, as a Dietary Aide in our skilled care and rehabilitation facility, where every day you make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.  You’ll help provide safe, nutritious meals and beverages while ensuring a comfortable, positive dining experience.  This is more than a kitchen role - it’s an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing, recovery, and happiness of people in our care. If you care about helping others and enjoy a team-focused environment, we’d love to meet you!   We strive to be an employer of choice: Competitive wages, pay based on experience Paid Weekly Referral Bonus Plan & other types of Incentives Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, based on FT/PT status Tuition Reimbursement Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with employer match Premier Third Party Child Daycare Onsite Free Access to Employee Wellness Center/Gym Uniform Allowance Free Parking Eligibility for certain benefits aligns with employment status Key Responsibilities:   Safely operate and maintain kitchen equipment, including ovens, steam wells, microwaves, coffee systems, and dishwashers. Prepare and serve meals, beverages, and desserts, following proper portion sizes, consistencies, and food safety standards. Use adaptive equipment to meet residents’ needs and assist with special diets or thickened liquids. Maintain clean and sanitary work areas, equipment, and dining spaces. Support training of new team members and attend ongoing in-service programs. Follow proper handwashing, glove use, and safe food handling practices at all times. Ensure meals are presented neatly, with proper garnishing and plating. Adhere to dress code, attendance, and safety policies while promoting the wellbeing of our residents. Experience in food service or hospitality is helpful, especially in healthcare or senior living settings Strong communication skills and ability to interact respectfully with residents, families, and staff Compassion and patience when assisting elderly residents, including those with mobility or cognitive challenges Ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines consistently SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, family members visitors, government agencies/staff, and the public. Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle challenging residents/associates. Must be able to communicate with the staff, and other department supervisors. Maintains a rapport with the residents and their families. Must be willing to seek out new methods and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace. Must attend and participate in continuing educational programs. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift trays, and perform light cleaning tasks Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must meet the general health requirements set fourth by the policies of this facility. May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds. Must be able to climb stairs. Working Conditions: Will work in a well-lit and ventilated area. Will be subject to frequent interruptions. May be asked to work beyond normal working hours, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. May be subject to call-backs during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.) Is subject to injury from falls, burns, from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants and other air contaminates. If you feel like you're a great candidate for our Dietary position, please apply today! 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.   nlnp