Diet Aide - Per Diem/Days (NDH) at Nuvance Health in Rhinebeck, NY

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary of Job Purpose:

• Performs a variety of tasks in the main kitchen, tray line, dishwashing area, patient units and cafeteria according to standard practices and procedures. Complies with regulatory requirements and provides exceptional customer service to everyone.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma preferred. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Experience: Ability to display excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to read & understand English.
• Prior experience in food service or providing customer service preferred.
• License: NA

Responsibilities:

• Patient Tray Assembly
• Delivery of Food
• Ware Washing and Sanitation
• General Sanitation
• Prepares food items
• Cafeteria
• Patient Meal Selection
• Comply with all Health Quest and affiliate policies and ensure compliance with all applicable law and regulation.
• Perform other related duties as requested.
• Participate in committees and attend meetings as periodically assigned.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant occupational risk
• Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
• Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital
• Org Unit: 1198
• Department: Dietary
• Exempt: No
• Salary Range: $17.00-$28.50 Hourly