Dietary Aide - Elbow Lake

LAKE REGION HEALTHCARE•Elbow Lake, MN

9d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the complete preparation and distribution of patient and employee meals. Staff must have complete knowledge in all areas of the kitchen and be prepared to perform all duties as requested by the supervisor or director. Approximately on average cooks on grill and fryer 30-60% of the shift. Duties include but are not limited to: Prepare and serve patient and cafeteria meals according to menus, dietary orders, and patient preferences. Deliver and retrieve patient meal trays and maintain food carts in a clean, sanitary condition. Cook meals using grills and fryers; set up and maintain the salad bar and cafeteria service line. Maintain proper food storage, stock supplies, rotate inventory, and unload and organize deliveries. Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures, including monitoring equipment temperatures and properly washing/storing dishes and cookware. Complete daily kitchen and cafeteria cleaning, closing, and cash-handling procedures. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and perform other duties. We are a small, friendly department in a rural, family-friendly hospital with a BIG heart for our patients, guests and fellow employees.

Requirements

Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately.
Ability to interact with patients, physicians, employees, and guests.
High standard of sanitation, neatness and cleanliness.
Must complete a Serve-Safe certification.
Successful completion of the pre-employment health screening process required.
Must be able to attend the work site per schedule.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills are a priority in this position.

Nice To Haves

Having fun, integrity and compassion.
Knowledge in safe and proper food handling is helpful but not required.
Some knowledge in modified diets.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve patient and cafeteria meals according to menus, dietary orders, and patient preferences.
Deliver and retrieve patient meal trays and maintain food carts in a clean, sanitary condition.
Cook meals using grills and fryers; set up and maintain the salad bar and cafeteria service line.
Maintain proper food storage, stock supplies, rotate inventory, and unload and organize deliveries.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures, including monitoring equipment temperatures and properly washing/storing dishes and cookware.
Complete daily kitchen and cafeteria cleaning, closing, and cash-handling procedures.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor or director.