Dietary Aide / Asst PT STH Heart

UHS•Mcallen, TX

39d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operation of food service equipment and maintaining a working knowledge of food sanitation, including acceptable techniques in handling and serving food. The Dietary Aide delivers food carts to patient floors in a specified order and returns them to the dish room at designated times. Responsibilities include hand-washing certain items like pots and pans, operating the dish machine, and consistently maintaining cleanliness in the work area. The role also involves participation in the tray line assembly process, maintaining clean floors, and assisting with overall kitchen cleanliness. The Dietary Aide must know how to lift properly, avoid kitchen-related accidents, and possess common kitchen safety knowledge.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English/Spanish.
Demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Certified by the City of McAllen or Edinburg (depending on facility employed) or accredited by the State of Texas and ANSI—the American National Standard Institute as a food handler upon hire or within 14 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate food service equipment.
Maintain a working knowledge of food sanitation and acceptable food handling/serving techniques.
Deliver food carts to patient floors in the specified order.
Return food carts to the dish room at designated times.
Wash pots, pans, and other items by hand.
Operate the dish machine.
Consistently maintain cleanliness of the work area.
Participate in the tray line assembly process.
Maintain clean floors.
Assist with overall kitchen cleanliness.
Lift properly and avoid kitchen-related accidents.
Utilize common kitchen safety knowledge.