Food Service Helper

Full Time | Days and Evenings | NYS Pension & Retirement Plan

** Starting hourly rate between $15 - 17.84/hour (depending on shift and experience) **

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing is a 5-Star Quality Rated Senior Care Community conveniently located in Albany County, NY.

The Food Service Helper assists in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of kitchen equipment. This is routine manual work performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparation and service of food. On occasion Food Service Helpers may perform cooking duties involving lesser degrees of skill than regularly required of employees in the classification of Cook.

Responsibilities for a Shaker Place Food Service Helper:

• Sets tables and cleans them after meals;
• Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers;
• Works on the tray lines serving designated portions per menus;
• Fills food carts and delivers foods to designated areas;
• Polishes silverware, tables and chairs;
• Cleans dining rooms and dish and linen closets;
• Cleans, washes and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruit for cooking;
• Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts;
• Helps cooks in any phases of their duties;
• Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or machine;
• Sweeps, mops and cleans kitchen;
• May act as cashier.

About Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing:

• Beautiful, recently renovated, state-of-the-art facilities with new amenities, advanced equipment, and thoughtful design
• We cultivate a supportive, inclusive, respectful, diverse and welcoming culture committed to providing the highest quality of care to our residents
• Our Mission is to provide comprehensive care and exceptional services to the people of Albany County and surrounding areas
• For nearly 50 years, we have been committed to enhancing each resident's quality of life and valuing their independence, dignity, and happiness.

Each day and every interaction are an opportunity to further Our Mission of providing the highest quality of care and demonstrate respect, dignity, and compassion to not only our Residents but also our Staff.

Excellent Benefits provided to Shaker Place Team Members:

• Competitive pay rates & shift differentials
• Health Insurance Options: Low cost or No cost Health, Dental, Vision, Prescriptions for you & your family
• Generous Paid Time Off includes vacation, personal, holidays
• NYS Pension / Retirement Plan
• 401K Deferred Compensation: full or part time
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available after just 1-year for Full Time & Part employees
• Union Assisted Training ? after one year
• Monthly Bus Pass: Discounted rate of only $9
• So much more including Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, 529 College Savings Plan and more!

Shaker Place Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by laws and regulations.