Dietary Aide

Covenant Health • Oak Ridge, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is responsible for serving, cleaning, preparing simple food, washing ware, and maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in the Nutrition Services Department. This role also assists with receiving and storing supplies.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent is required.
• Must be able to read with comprehension, write legibly and perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Must be capable of successfully completing the job training in department and hospital methods and procedures.
• Must be able to comprehend and follow simple instructions and to follow proper sanitary regulations.
• Must be capable of performing repetitive tasks on a continuous basis.
• Cannot pose a direct threat to health or safety of self or others.
• Must provide safe, efficient, competent care to customer or patient population.
• Must demonstrate competency of the functions described in the performance continuum and skills list.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in simple food preparation, following department HACCP procedures.
• Transports and stores food and supplies.
• Uses appropriate measuring techniques while portioning foods and beverages.
• Washes, cleans and stores correctly all equipment; cleans department floors using correct procedures.
• Prepares, delivers and retrieves patient trays, guest trays and staff trays used for special functions and other food service meals according to customer service and infection control standards.
• Provides service to cafeteria customers utilizing customer service and infection control standards.
• Sets up, stocks and maintains daily work area, replenishing as needed, using the FIFO system (first in, first out), dating items and placing neatly on shelf according to department policies and procedures, using proper lifting and transfer techniques, and following all HACCP guidelines.
• Performs all duties according to prescribed methods for ensuring safety, health and proper sanitation.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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