Dietary Aide SSUB

Advocate Aurora Health • Hazel Crest, IL

94d • $18 - $27

About The Position

The position is part-time at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in the Food and Nutrition department, requiring candidates to work 20 hours per week. Candidates must be available to work every other weekend and every other holiday after the required training. Shifts vary from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm. The pay range for this position is between $18.50 and $27.75 per hour.

Requirements

• High School diploma or 1 year related experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Customer-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tasks associated with Dietary meal service for patients, cafeteria, and catering/special functions according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Prepare and assemble food in accordance with established recipes and guidelines, monitoring and documenting food temperatures as assigned.
• Stock patient floor kitchenettes with bulk nourishment and supplies according to par levels, monitoring and documenting refrigerator temperatures on nursing units as assigned.
• Serve food to patients, employees, and guests using proper portion control and handling techniques, adhering to temperature standards set by regulatory agencies.
• Prepare assigned area of responsibility by obtaining and organizing necessary food and supplies for services within established time frames; replenish as needed.
• Distribute food, bulk nourishment/snacks, and patient meal trays according to dietary procedures.
• Keep trayline refrigerators stocked and replenish as needed.
• Interact with patients at the bedside or on the phone to assist with menu selection according to age, abilities, diet prescription, food preferences, or cultural/ethnic dietary restrictions.
• Retrieve menus and edit, cross-checking to assure the diet prescription conforms to the menu selected.
• Adhere to established guidelines and principles of safety, sanitation, and security according to Accrediting Organization, Health Department, and departmental standards.
• Operate a variety of food service equipment safely and report any malfunctions to management or designated person in charge.
• Collect and properly dispose or recycle refuse.
• Complete routine cleaning tasks as assigned using appropriate chemicals according to established procedures.
• Operate dish machine and perform various ware washing tasks such as cleaning and sanitizing pots and pans, utensils, dishes, and glasses; stripping carts of soiled trays; sanitizing equipment and work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary for operations of Dietary Service due to variances in staffing requirements.
• Enhance skills and broaden knowledge base through regular participation in area meetings, in-services, training sessions, and mandatory hospital in-services to meet Regulatory Agency standards.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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