Dietary Aide, Stony Brook University Hospital

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Local 1199 Union Shop

Dietary Aide at Stony Brook Hospital

Patients often compliment the Hospital on the excellent meals they receive while in the hospital. Dietary Aides are largely responsible for this.

Dietary Aides perform a variety of patient services that may include patient meal tray assembly, distribution and service, general sanitation, cleaning and use of kitchen equipment and pantries.

Salary: $20.11 to start. After one year, $21.11. Contractual increases thereafter.

1199 Union Position: Dietary Aides are employees of the Faculty Student Association. Health and retirement benefits are provided by the 1199 Union after completion of the probationary period.

Responsibilities:

· Assemble and deliver patient meal trays.

· Transport food carts and equipment in a safe manner throughout the hospital as required.

· Operate and clean equipment per departmental procedures.

· Safely transport garbage and recyclable material to assigned areas.

· Accurately portions and serve food for patients quickly, accurately, with minimum of waste and in accordance with departmental procedures.

· Accurately inventory and deliver par stock supplies to identified units and clean per departmental procedures.

· Complete food temperature control logs as per established protocol.

· Utilize equipment in performing job functions as per departmental safety procedures.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Must fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

· Ability to read, write and follow basic instructions in English.

· High Diploma or equivalent is preferred

Requirements:

· Hours: Dietary Aide will work from 3:00PM to 8:00PM. Employees MUST also be available to work BOTH Saturday and Sunday AND holidays.

· On a regular basis, Cafeteria Aides move objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.11 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Work setting:

• Hospital

COVID-19 considerations:
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has issued an order that all hospital personnel be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stony Brook, NY 11794: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dietary Aides: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person