Dietary Aide (PRN DAYS)

Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Neighborhood Hospital•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is a patient facing role that performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. The Aide also prepares and serves “heat and serve” meals and snacks following specific patient dietary restrictions as indicated in patient medical record.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED, required
Food Handler Safety Training Certificate, required
Minimum of 2 years hospital food service, required
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

Nice To Haves

Experience using dishwashing equipment is helpful

Responsibilities

Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures
Sets up trays for meals
Delivers and retrieves food to and from patient’s area
Processes soiled trays, dishes and utensils through dishwasher
Operates equipment in a safe manner
Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor
Controls use of soap and cleaning agents in dishwasher
Returns clean items to appropriate places
Washes other food preparation equipment as necessary
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation through entire work areas
Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures
Cleans and sanitizes equipment
Empties trash containers regularly
Prepares snacks and beverages between-meal service to patients
When needed, prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products and delivers to patient’s area
Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department supervisor
Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in an attentive and responsive atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights
When standard providers aren’t able to supply food as needed, the Aide will pick up food from stores
Maintain dietary storage areas in a neat and orderly manner according to established standards
Other clerical duties as assigned
Concierge services as assigned
Travel to all facility locations as required
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Perform additional duties as assigned