Service Aide-Food Service - Hourly

Coler is an 815 bed, leading nursing facility dedicated to providing quality medical, sub-acute, rehabilitative and long-term specialty services. We are committed to serving New York City, providing services to individuals requiring geriatric, memory care and rehabilitation services.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Purpose of Position: Under direct supervision, performs work of ordinary difficulty and responsibility in the areas of food services, housekeeping and maintenance and grounds operations; performs related work.

Examples of Typical Tasks: In the area of Food Services Operations Only: 1. Sets-up assigned station with appropriate items before meal service; checks for cleanliness before starting preparation of food. 2. Assembles prepared food on trays for patients according to menu cards or special diet lists. Delivers trays to patients and collects/returns soiled trays to the kitchen area. Participates in daily menu conferences and food service operations of cafeteria or dining room area, including organizing the serving area and collecting dishes and resetting tables. 3. Assists in cooking operations and prepares patients’ between-meal nourishment and cold foods (e.g., salads, sandwiches, desserts, etc.) according to oral and/or written instruction; reconstitutes hot foods in microwave ovens. 4. Serves foods at proper temperatures utilizing appropriate kitchen equipment. 5. Cleans kitchen and dining areas. Washes, sanitizes and/or sterilizes dishes, working areas/surfaces, utensils and equipment. 6. Collects, transports and/or disposes of garbage and trash in designated containers; runs appropriate items through a dishwasher utilizing appropriate cleaning and sanitizing agent(s). 7. Obtains stock from refrigerators and/or storerooms. Loads and unloads stock, and dispatches and stores supplies. 8. Attends in-service education programs, as assigned. 9. Performs other related duties, as assigned or directed.

Ability to read and write English and to understand and carry out simple instructions.

Ability to work nights/weekends and holidays.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or go to employment.nychhc.org.

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs