Dietary Aid

CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER•Harrisonville, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Dietary Aid is to assist Dietary employees in the preparation of foods for patients, hospital personnel, and guests in accordance with local and state regulations. This role involves routine decision-making regarding patient dietary requirements and assisting with food preparation, tray assembly, and cleaning. The position also includes taking orders over the phone and preparing food for various patient groups.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent preferred.
Must possess a food handler’s permit within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge of weights and measures and of modified diets.
Ability to operate various kitchen appliances.

Responsibilities

Prepares fruits, vegetables, and salads for the salad bar, ensuring all items are washed and prepared according to sanitation regulations.
Prepares salads for inpatient trays by 11:00 am and sets up the cafeteria salad bar by 11:25 am.
Keeps the salad bar stocked during lunch time and removes contents at 1:30 pm, labeling and dating them appropriately.
In collaboration with the cook, fills inpatient trays and delivers them to the units, providing appropriate utensils and condiments.
Prepares each tray with the appropriate fruit, vegetables, salads, and beverages by the designated time.
Informs the cook of all modified diets ordered by physicians via the Meditech system.
Delivers inpatient food trays by the appropriate time as defined by applicable state and federal regulations.
Cleans work areas, equipment, and utensils, and assists with dishes.
Sanitizes counter tops before the end of the shift.
Labels, dates, and stores leftover food from the current shift daily.
Assists in putting away dishes daily.
Takes orders over the phone, and prepares or assists in the preparation and distribution of those orders for clients.
Prepares food for outpatient, ambulatory, or other non-inpatient areas as requested.
Answers the phone promptly and professionally.
Provides breakfast and coffee set-ups for meetings, as needed and delivers prior to scheduled meeting time (only applies to AM person).
Performs other duties as assigned.