Per Diem Dietary Aide

Surgery Partners, Inc•Altoona, WI

About The Position

The Dietary Aide supports the nutritional needs of patients by assisting in the preparation, deliver, and clean-up of meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and patient care plans. Working under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, the aide ensures food is prepared and served in a clean, safe, and timely manner, tailored to the specific needs of surgical patients. This role also includes maintaining kitchen sanitation, stocking supplies, and collaborating with clinical staff to meet patient dietary requirements and preferences.

Requirements

Knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections, and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately
Has the ability to work additional hours and in different areas if needed
Quality assurance and accreditation standards
Understanding of HIPAA regulations, patient confidentiality laws and patient rights
Effective English communication in verbal and written format
Quality work including attention to detail and accuracy
Basic computer proficiency
Carry out customer service standards
Capacity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Prioritize tasks effectively through managing workload based on urgency and importance
Continuously learn and improve through staying up to date on job specific trends, policies, and new technologies
Successfully demonstrate organization-wide performance review competencies
Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required

Responsibilities

Assists cooks with meal preparation, as directed
Takes food orders via telephone
Practices proper hand hygiene by washing hands before handling food or clean dishes and utensils, and after contact with any soiled items
Wrap silverware and filling condiment containers in the dining rooms
Operates dish machine and washes dishes, utensils, trays, pots, pans, and equipment; cleans and sanitizes dish room and food delivery equipment in compliance with state and federal regulations
Verifies meal requests for accuracy, before leaving the kitchen and when delivering patient and guest meals
Helps prepare, portion, wrap, cover, date mark, label and refrigerate food for meal(s) assigned
Sets up trays and serving carts according to established procedures, delivers to all areas of the facility and notifies staff. Helps clear trays from rooms and scrapes waste into trash cans
Uses food preparation equipment properly, cleans and stores appropriately, and reports repairs if needed
Records dish machine, refrigerator, freezer, sanitizing solution and food temperatures daily
Performs thorough end-of-shift cleaning in the dishwashing area, including the pot and pan station, floors, floor mats, and drains. Ensures all sinks are emptied and cleaned, and countertops are properly cleaned and sanitized
Helps stock supply shelves in storage area and assists with putting away food supplies when deliveries arrive
Maintains exemplary customer service principles for efficient food preparation and delivery
Maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations, including those related to bloodborne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, fire safety, and patient rights
Reports any evidence of pests or rodents in kitchen area to Dietary Manager
Perform other duties as assigned