Dietary Aid

CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER•Harrisonville, MO

4d•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 the operation of various kitchen appliances. The position requires knowledge of weights and measures and modified diets, and involves working with and around various kitchen appliances and equipment.

Requirements

Knowledge of weights and measures and of modified diets.
Ability to operate various kitchen appliances.
Food Handlers Permit
1 - 2 years previous experience in Hospital or Nursing Home setting.

Nice To Haves

High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares fruits, vegetables, and salads for the salad bar.
Must always wash and prepare items per county and state sanitation regulations.
Prepares salads for inpatient trays by 11:00am.
Set up the cafeteria salad bar by 11:25am.
Keep salad bar appropriately stocked during lunch time.
Remove salad bar contents at 1:30pm and appropriately label and date.
In collaboration with the cook, fills inpatient trays and delivers to the units.
Provides each patient with appropriate utensils and condiments.
Prepares each tray with the appropriate fruit, vegetables, salads and beverages by the appropriate time.
Inform cook of all modified diets ordered by physician at all meals that are received through the Meditech system.
Delivers inpatient food trays by appropriate time as defined by applicable state and federal regulations.
Cleans work areas, equipment, utensils and assists with dishes.
Must sanitize counter tops before the end of shift.
Label, date, and store leftover food from current shift daily.
Assist 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).
Other duties as assigned.