Dietary Aide

About Catholic Health

• 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.
• At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach.

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

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.

Pay

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.

Benefits

• 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.