Putnam Hospital Center

Diet Aide - FT Days

660 Stoneleigh Ave, Carmel, NY 10512-2466

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First seen by offpeak October 5, 2026

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At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career. Putnam Hospital, a 164-bed acute care hospital, has been serving the local community in Carmel, New York for 60 years. Situated on a 150-acre wooded campus surrounded by lakes and waterways, we provide the essential services a community needs from their local hospital, including Emergency and Behavioral Health Services. Our accolades include:

The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
U.S News & World Report - High Performance in COPD
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
Robotic Center of Excellence - Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)

At Putnam Hospital, our team members value open communication, continuous learning, and making a difference every day. Most of us live in the community we serve and we support each other with compassion and teamwork. Our departments are small, so caregivers can build stronger connections with managers and senior leadership. We invite you to explore this unique opportunity, take a stroll around our campus and discover what Putnam Pride is all about. Job Summary/Responsibilities

Prepares cold food for patients, delivers meals and snacks to the floors, and serves on the patient tray line. Stocks and restocks food for patients. Cleans and sanitizes work area. Prepares cold food for patients, delivers meals and snacks to the floors, and serves on the patient tray line. Stocks and restocks food for patients. Cleans and sanitizes work area.
Reports to lead diet aide, supervisor, manager. Works with all dietary and hospital staff members.

Qualifications

Education: Ability to read and write English, follow oral and written directions and make simple calculations.
Licensure/Registration/Certification: None
Work Experience: Prior foodservice experience helpful.

Working Conditions

Physical & Other Factors: Stands and walks most of day, Stoops, bends and reaches, able to lift up to 50 lbs, able to move portable kitchen equipment, must be able to have hands in soapy warm water.
At times warm, moist, odorous atmosphere, temperature changes, floor slippery at times.
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Putnam Hospital Center
Org Unit: 1208
Department: Dietary
Exempt: No
Flat Rate: $19.99 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!

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