Dietary Aide / Per Diem
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THE LUTHERAN CARE NETWORK
Poughkeepsie, NY, US
Summary
Responsible for preparing and delivering meal services while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. Duties include preparing cold foods, transporting food carts to nursing units, and performing general kitchen cleaning.
Job Description
*** JOB FAIR ONSITE - Wednesday, September 30, 2026 2pm - 6pm - 965 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie ***
DIETARY AIDE - Per Diem Evenings and Weekends!
$16.30/hour Base Rate, 2% weekend differential, 8% evening differential
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for a variety of tasks related to the preparation and delivery of meal service, including maintaining a clean and sanitary work area. Crosstrain in all job flows. Work a flexible shift as required by the department including weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary to meet resident needs.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow all long-term care regulations, department policies and procedures.
- Prepare nourishment as required.
- Prepare cold food, e.g., salads, sandwiches, desserts, and special function items as directed. Label and date as required.
- Assist in arranging tray tickets; serving meals; and loading food carts.
- Deliver food carts to the nursing units, dining room or designated areas.
- Collect food carts and return to dishwashing room.
- Assist in dish and pot washing and sanitizing.
- Assist in receiving, storing, labeling, and dating food and supplies.
- In accordance with assignments, perform cleaning duties in kitchen, dining rooms, service areas, dishwashing area, refrigeration areas, cafeteria, and floor pantries. This includes floor cleaning, cleaning of carts, equipment, counters, and sanitation of work areas in accordance with cleaning procedures.
- Use good sanitation and safety procedures.
- Collect, remove, and dispose of garbage as required.
- Comply with OSHA guidelines.
- Attend mandatory in-service training sessions.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Consistently maintain a positive attitude towards co-workers, visitors, residents, and their families to promote a team atmosphere.
- Exercise professionalism regarding respect, sensitivity, and compassion to all people (using tact, smile, eye contact, posture, grooming, and dress to convey a positive image).
- Develop skills to enhance quality of organizational performance and quality of service with improved institutional efficiency.
- Maintain confidentiality when dealing with other workers, visitors, residents, and families. Treat all written material as confidential.
- Follow policies and procedures according to facility guidelines.
- Initiate quality/productivity improvements showing a commitment to excellence.
- Demonstrate the appropriate use of human, material, and financial resources to preserve and enhance resident care, community service, and employee safety/security.
- Seek feedback and suggestions that would improve personal and/or organizational performance (e.g., accepts constructive criticism and suggestions).
- Communicate effectively and honestly, clarifying expectations and reporting progress or changes.
- Flexibility and willingness to meet the challenges of unexpected assignments.
- Must read, write, and comprehend English.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years related experience required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift 25 pounds, and push loaded food carts from the kitchen throughout the facility.
Lutheran Care Center is a 160-bed nonprofit nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, and the care of our residents always comes first. Lutheran Care Center is a subsidiary of The Lutheran Care Network.
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!
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