Dietary Aide

AdamsPlace•Anderson, SC

31d•Onsite

About The Position

NHC Anderson, a 24 hr. post-acute health care center located in the South Carolina upstate has full and part time opportunities for a dietary aide. The dietary aide performs various duties associated with the production and service of patient meals.

Requirements

Must have a sincere interest in food service and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.
Must have, or be willing to learn, food preparation and cooking skills.
Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving patient trays.
Must be willing to perform repetitive tasks daily.
Must possess and use excellent customer service and communication skills.
Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions.
Must be able to speak and understand English. May be required to have reading skills.
Must be able to read and/or understand labels on chemicals and MSDS sheets and be able to use these products safely and correctly.
Must be in good mental and physical condition.
Must work cooperatively and productively with all partners in dietary and in all departments following established policies of the center.
Must be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, must be at work on time and during scheduled shift.
May be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.
Must be able to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

Performs various duties associated with the production and service of patient meals.
Preparing and serving patient trays.
Adheres to the dress code for the department.
Performs other tasks.