DIETARY AIDE/PER DIEM DIETARY AIDE
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Dietary Services, the Dietary Aide assists with food preparation and cleanup in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local food-service standards and regulations. The role cooperates with cooks, doctors, nurses, and cleaning staff and supports meal preparation and service for patients and employees. Duties include preparing and assembling meal trays, delivering meals and nourishment to patient units, maintaining dining and kitchen areas, washing and sanitizing dishes and equipment, stocking and rotating supplies, and performing opening and closing procedures. The Dietary Aide may also prepare salads, desserts, snacks, and special feedings as directed, assist with deliveries and special functions, and complete other related tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Speak, read, and write English.
- Uphold food safety and sanitation standards and follow established food-service procedures.
- Follow infection-control guidelines for personal hygiene and handling food and supplies.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to empathize with patient needs.
- Be skilled in operating cooking appliances and preparing meals according to instructions.
- Be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment that can be stressful at times.
- Ability to perform prolonged sitting, standing, walking, stretching, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing, and to lift or carry 50 pounds or more.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
- Experience in a psychiatric or general hospital or long-term care setting.
- Food-services certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Deliver meals to units at designated times in a polite and friendly manner.
- Clean and set up dining tables and food trays.
- Assist in kitchen tasks as needed, including cooking, stocking ingredients, dishwashing, and maintaining equipment.
- Load and transport patient trays; clean kitchen areas and equipment; operate dishwashing and pot-washing machines; maintain floors; dispose of waste; and perform assigned cleaning duties.
- Assist on the tray line and at assigned stations.
- Gather supplies needed for dishwashing and garbage disposal before the next meal service.
- Assist with unloading delivery shipments as directed.
- Prepare coffee and hot water before service and make coffee as needed.
- Load completed patient trays onto racks and deliver trays to the appropriate patient care units and dining rooms.
- Retrieve racks of soiled trays after meal service and return them to the kitchen for disassembly and cleaning.
- Operate dishwashing and pot-washing equipment; ensure equipment is cleaned and sanitized; and place clean items on racks to air dry.
- Use appropriate cleaning solutions for assigned tasks.
- Clean worktables, kettles, steamers, mixers, cooking equipment, walk-in refrigerators, storage areas, and patient dining rooms.
- Dispose of trash appropriately, clean waste bins, and return bins to the Dietary Department and pantry areas.
- Follow opening procedures, including restocking and rotating supplies, setting up stations, and checking cleanliness.
- Prepare special feedings, nourishment, and snacks as ordered and scheduled, and deliver nourishments on time.
- Verify that ordered food items and garnishes are available and ready for service.
- Ensure stored food and beverages are covered, labeled, and dated.
- Prepare accurate meal trays and dining-room tables according to tray tickets; check plated foods for accuracy and adjust as needed.
- Perform closing duties, including restocking, breaking down, cleaning, and sanitizing the station.
- Prepare salads, desserts, fruits, vegetables, dressings, and sauces as directed by a supervisor, First Cook, or lead.
- Prepare food according to written and verbal instructions, including type, quantity, and portions.
- Provide coffee and juice in patient unit day rooms and clean day-room areas and refrigerators several times per day.
- Assist with serving at patient and employee special functions.
- Perform other related tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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