Dietary Aide
About The Position
The Dietary Aide provides wholesome, appetizing food presented in a pleasing manner in catering, cafeteria, and/or patient-care settings. In patient care, the aide confirms that food is appropriate as ordered and complies with patients’ dietary restrictions and modified-texture requirements. The role regularly includes kitchen cleanup and dishwashing. The aide also assists in the hospital cafeteria with food preparation and service, cashiering, and cleanup. The position requires adherence to sanitation and safety practices and includes supporting Gift Shop operations and sales.
Requirements
- Obtain a California Food Handlers card or ServSafe certification within 90 days of hire.
- Read and write in English.
- Consistently follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs, and recipes.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
- Provide exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Multitask in an active, dynamic environment with frequent interruptions.
- Organize and effectively prioritize workload.
- Perform basic mathematical computations and handle money accurately.
- Operate basic machinery.
- Lift 50 pounds and routinely bend and stretch without limitations.
- Have the physical stamina for constant walking and standing.
Nice To Haves
- Previous food service experience.
- Previous cashier experience.
- Knowledge of special diets.
Responsibilities
- Provide and present food in catering, cafeteria, and/or patient-care settings.
- Confirm that patient meals are appropriate as ordered and comply with dietary restrictions and modified-texture requirements.
- Participate in kitchen cleanup and dishwashing.
- Assist with cafeteria food preparation, serving, cashiering, and cleanup.
- Follow sanitation and safety practices.
- Support Gift Shop operations and sales.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
