Dietary Aide / Cook - Full Time

Niagara Hospice is looking for a compassionate Dietary Aide/ Cook to join our team at Niagara Hospice House. In this position, you will perform designated food service duties and cleaning routines for the dietary department, ensure that each patient is provided with palatable, attractive, nutritionally adequate meals in accordance with their individual dietary needs and interact with patients and visitors in a warm, friendly manner. Schedule 5 days / week 6:30am – 2:30pmEvery other weekend required37.5 hours per week Dual Pay Rate Position Dietary Aide: $16.20/hrCook: $18/hr Duties & Responsibilities Dietary Aide: Helps in collecting menus, delivering meals and snacks, removing and cleaning traysAssists the cook in food preparation as necessarySets and cleans the family dining room and kitchenReplenishes any products as necessaryWash and put away pots, pans, dishes and silverware according to proceduresAssists with setting up and clean up for eventsCollects and removes trash as necessaryMaintains high standards of sanitation, staff hygiene, food service techniques and safetyAble to prepare, distribute and serve food under sanitary conditions in accordance with the New York State Health Department Cook Duties Ensures that menus meet the nutritional needs of the facility’s patients in accordance with recommended dietary allowances and are prepared in advanceAccurately, safely and efficiently cooks meals as well as prepare and portion food products prior to cooking and at time of servingFollows proper food production hygiene practices during food preparation, cooking, and servingAssists in routine rotation of stock, ordering of food products and related dietary suppliesIs familiar with both the opening and closing procedures of the kitchenProvides oversight of Dietary Aide(s)Ensures that each patient has a diet file/card-ex that contains required information of any dietary restrictions or preferences and maintains the accuracy of itVisits patients with the Supervisor to obtain feedback concerning the quality of meals served, likes, dislikes, etc. Qualifications High School Education or equivalentOne (1) year of experience in a food service position requiredCooking experience requiredHigh School Education or equivalentKnowledge of kitchen equipment and utilization of the sameKnowledge of safe food handling requirementsKnowledge of health department regulations regarding food productionAbility to comprehend food service operationsSupervisory experience preferred Licensure/Certification Food Service Supervisor Course Preferred Benefits: Niagara Hospice offers outstanding benefits on your date of hire, including: 19 days of paid time off in your first year with increases based on years of service6 paid holidaysHealth Insurance - with fully employer paid option available for you and your familyInexpensive insurance options for dental and vision403b retirement planCompany paid long term disability and basic life insuranceCompany pension after 1 year of service EOE The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for this position. This is not inclusive of the value of the benefits package, which includes, among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision, PTO, and retirement. PI287736097