Dietary Aide-/Assistant PT Heart

UHS • Mcallen, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

This position requires familiarity with the operation of food service equipment and a working knowledge of food sanitation, including acceptable techniques in handling and serving food to guests. The role involves delivering food carts to patient floors in a specified order and returning them to the dish room at designated times. Responsibilities include hand-washing certain items like pots and pans, operating the dish machine, and consistently maintaining cleanliness in the work area. The Dietary Aide/Assistant participates in the tray line assembly process, helps maintain clean floors, and assists with overall kitchen cleanliness. The position also requires knowledge of proper lifting techniques, how to avoid kitchen-related accidents, and general kitchen safety.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English/Spanish languages.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Certified by the City of McAllen or Edinburg (depending on facility employed) or accredited by the State of Texas and ANSI—the American National Standard Institute as a food handler upon hire or within 14 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food carts to patient floors in specified order.
• Return food carts to the dish room at designated times.
• Wash certain items by hand, such as pots and pans.
• Operate the dish machine.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Participate in the tray line assembly process.
• Help maintain floors clean.
• Assist with overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Know how to lift properly and how to avoid careless kitchen related accidents.
• Possess common kitchen safety knowledge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED