Dietary Aide- St. Charles Parish Hospital - Full Time
About The Position
This job performs a variety of patient food services, cafeteria food services, dish room duties and other related tasks. Prepares and portions food items, sets up stations, serves and replenishes food, and breaks down stations at the end of meal periods. Provides backup support for all cafeteria and tray line positions. Follows established food production policies, procedures and guidelines. Cleans and sanitizes workstations, counters, steam tables and other equipment. Delivers and retrieves trays, maintains reports and logs, and checks diet orders. Orders, receives, and stocks food supplies.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
- Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
- Basic math, reading and writing skills
- Skills to follow menus and production sheets and follows meal patterns
Nice To Haves
- 6 months food service experience
Responsibilities
- Participates in food safety practices and related activities including maintaining a clean environment
- Participates in quality improvement and patient satisfaction practices
- Completes food preparation tasks with knowledge of special diets and their restrictions in a timely manner.
- Cross-trains in all aide related jobs
- Participates in activities for professional development
- Prepares all assigned food items.
- Stocks and replenishes all assigned areas with prepared food.
- Maintains strict sanitation standards in work area
- Requisitions all necessary food items and ensures par level supplies
- Delivers and retrieves patient trays and formula feedings
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
- Other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
