Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide Location US-NY-Sayville ID 2026-75362 Category Service and Trade Overview For over 40 years, Good Samaritan Nursing & Rehabilitation located at 101 Elm Street, Sayville, NY has provided a sanctuary of healing for those with complex medical needs. As a proud member of the Catholic Health system, our 100-bed facility offers the perfect balance of advanced clinical expertise and the warm, personal attention of a close-knit community. At Good Samaritan, you are more than a patient—you are family. Our dedicated team is always accessible, ensuring that both residents and their loved ones feel supported every step of the way. This commitment to individual care extends to our dining room, where our head chef and dietary staff craft customized, nutritious meals tailored to each resident's unique preferences. Combined with our vibrant recreational programs, we focus on the social and emotional well-being that makes every meal and every day meaningful. Job Details Responsibilities: • Responds appropriately to the special needs of each group served specific to age, language, gender, culture, religion/spirituality, economic background, education or literacy, developmental or cognitive disabilities, physical and developmental disabilities. • Employee aids in the orientation of new employees • Sets up and check resident trays accurately. • Prepares nourishments. • Properly sets up tray line stations as assigned • Follows diet extensions / portion control • Prepares / serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance • Follows sanitation policies for handling, storing food in such a manner to minimize any cross contamination • Properly sets up beverage carts and other special events as assigned • Satisfactorily works at dish room station; records dishwasher temperatures • 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 • Cleans / sanitizes all equipment according to policy • Able to complete assignments within allotted time and able to adjust to changes and re-assignments. • Follows all established safety procedures and precautions when handling supplies and equipment • Follows established policies and procedures for use of personal protective equipment • Knowledge of MSDS • Familiar with department and facility Performance Improvement Projects Requirements: • High school graduate or equivalent • Basic computer skills • Able to follow written and verbal directions with basic literacy in English Posted Salary Range USD $20.55 - USD $34.61 /Hr. The range for this position is $20.55-$34.61 per hour.This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits. At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.