Dietary Aide

University of Maryland Medical System•Largo, MD

45d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves ensuring compliance with service standards, preparing and serving food, maintaining cleanliness of workstations, and interacting with customers in various areas of the hospital. The Dietary Aide will operate kitchen equipment, follow food safety standards, and assist in training new team members.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
6 months to 1 year related experience or training.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Completed Course Work/Program.
1 year related experience.

Responsibilities

Inspects workstations for compliance with service standards.
Brews coffee and tea. Restock all items, as necessary.
Cleans and sanitize workstations and equipment following all Food and Nutrition regulatory rules and procedures.
Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
Reconciles cash drawer at the end of the shift or as required. Ensures cash drawer is balanced, all sales are properly recorded, and comply with Cashier Agreement.
Assist with setting up entrees, soups, salads, and other food/drink products and utensils.
Interacts with customers in the serving, retail and dining areas.
Works assigned stations on patient tray line, adhering to safe food handling procedures and proper portions.
Serves food to Hospital team members, patients, and visitors while adhering to proper customer service skills, safe handling procedures and proper portions.
Replenishes food, beverages, and stocking of all supplies in work area, as necessary.
Operate kitchen retail equipment to serve Hospital team members, patients and visitors including but not limited to pizza station, merry chef, soda machine, and panini press.
Follow first-in, first-out method for rotating stock, adhering to all food safety standards.
Serves and replenishes food from counters and steam tables and breaks down stations at the end of the meal periods.
Assist in training of new food service team members and ongoing customer service training.
Other related duties as assigned.