Oneida Health is currently seeking a full-time Dietary Aide for the day shift (7a - 3p) in its Hospital Café. The Dietary Aide may work anywhere on property where food is prepared. This person will assist in setup and serving of food from counters and steamtables. Primary function will be the setup and assembly of meals from tray line or kitchen. Duties will include cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work stations. The ideal candidate will have experience in food production and be serious about cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. Weekend availability required.
Hourly rate: $15 - $17/hour
Come for the Salary, Stay for the Benefits:
We provide competitive pay and value experience. Oneida Health Employees enjoy free parking and the hospital is centrally located in Oneida next to shopping, food services, and entertainment. The following are just some of our best employee benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off accruing day one
- 403 (b) matching up to 6%
- Free Parking
- Employee Gym
- 20% Cafe Discount
- No Deductible Health Insurance, Flex Spending, Vision, Dental, Disability, and Life
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement
General Responsibilities:
- Sets up stations with entrées, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products and utensils.
- Serves and replenishes food from counters and steam tables, and breaks down stations at the end of meal periods.
- Reads production orders on color-coded menu cards on trays to determine items to place on tray, and places items such as eating utensils, napkins and condiments on trays.
- Portions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on menu card.
- Examines filled tray for completeness and places it on cart, dumbwaiter or conveyor belt.
- Cleans and sanitizes workstations, counters, steam tables and other equipment.
- Brews coffee and tea.
- May be required to restock other beverage areas.
- Interacts with customers in the serving and dining areas.
- Assists customers with opening containers and cutting food when requested.
- Examines filled trays for completeness and places it on cart, dumbwaiter or conveyor belt.
- Washes dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets and ovens.
- Sets up stations with entrées, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products and utensils.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Willingness to be open to learning and growing
- Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance
- Maintains a positive attitude
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent (required)
Physical Requirements:
- Lifting and carrying: 45 pounds or more
- Pulling and pushing
- Reaching above shoulder height
- Manual dexterity
- Walking: 4-6 hours per day
- Standing: 4-6 hours per day
- Kneeling
- Repeated bending
- Vision requirements (e.g., near vision, far vision): Normal
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Weekend availability
- Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds or more
- Ability to stand and walk 4-6 hours per day
- Ability to push, pull, reach above shoulder height, kneel, and repeatedly bend
- Manual dexterity and normal near and far vision
- Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance (cleanliness and safety)
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Experience in food production (preferred)
What We Do
Oneida Health is a nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to providing high-quality, progressive, and comprehensive health care services for the greater Oneida area and surrounding communities. Operated by Oneida Health Systems, Inc., the organization includes a 101-bed acute care hospital, emergency department, surgery center, and a 160-bed extended-care and short-term rehab facility, along with various specialty care offices and diagnostic services.
