Nutritional Aide - Part Time, Evenings

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nutritional Aide – Part Time, Evenings – Food & Nutrition – Patient Food Service (3:30 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday‑Friday with alternating weekends; 11.25 hours per week). The Nutritional Aide assembles and breaks down patient trays, prepares, labels, and delivers supplements and nourishments, operates and cleans tray‑line equipment and the dish machine safely and effectively, and performs general cleaning tasks. The role also involves producing food products that meet DOH guidelines and quality parameters of taste, texture, temperature, and appearance while serving customers efficiently and courteously.

Responsibilities

• Set up station with utensils and paperware required for the meal.
• Serve food according to DOH guidelines; wear hairnet and gloves.
• Read patient menu correctly and place food on trays in a timely manner.
• Clean and sanitize work stations; restock appropriately.
• Remove trash, stack plates, cups, and bowls for warewashing.
• Work in an organized manner to maintain the work schedule.
• Clean and sanitize trucks thoroughly and efficiently.
• Clean area according to DOH regulations.
• Transport meal carts promptly and deliver trays within established schedules.
• Serve trays courteously and efficiently using AIDET.
• Follow infection control procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedule and standard procedures within timeframes.
• Sanitize correctly and store solutions appropriately.
• Maintain a clean work environment; sweep and mop floors when assigned.
• Prepare nourishments according to requests; label and date nourishments and snacks correctly.
• Follow FIFO in kitchen and pantry areas.
• Distribute snacks and supplies according to list; post inventory and delivery amounts.
• Order, portion, or obtain desired food for patrons efficiently.
• Provide appropriate condiments and accompaniments for meal selections; restock as needed.
• Serve customers in a helpful and friendly manner, representing the department positively.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment; place/remove items in service area neatly and within established time frames.
• Prepare coffee for service and clean the unit.
• Clean tables and service areas.
• Ensure dining area is ready for service or closed down appropriately (e.g., refill condiment bins, soda case, paper goods).
• Requisition paper goods as needed; place stock in cabinets neatly and efficiently.
• Handle cash transactions accurately; give correct change, reconcile cash draw with journal tape at end of shift.
• Perform all required cleaning and maintenance functions quickly and efficiently; secure mop to clean spills and place wet‑floor signs.
• Remove all paraphernalia from tables/counter area promptly and clean tables.
• Read recipes or supply lists, gather ingredients efficiently, prepare food under DOH guidelines, and adjust amounts as needed.
• Prepare and portion food attractively; work within established time parameters to serve food at proper temperature.
• Store and label leftovers properly.
• Bring food or cart to events or patient rooms courteously and efficiently.
• Cooperate with operational needs and support production and utility functions when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to read a patient menu from about 4 feet away and serve appropriate food.
• Ability to stand for 80‑90 % of the workday.
• Ability to deliver supplies to pantries and trays to patients courteously.
• Ability to work in the heat of a kitchen and dish room.
• Ability to lift approximately 30 pounds.

Pay

$26.46 – $26.46 per hour (salary range complies with New York State salary transparency law; actual compensation may vary based on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need).

Schedule

Part‑time, evenings 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday‑Friday with alternating weekends; 11.25 hours per week.