Dietary Aide - St. Charles Parish Hospital - PRN

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 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

Education Required - High School diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Required - none
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

Preferred - 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.
Other related duties as required.