Dietary Aide FT Edinburg

UHS•Edinburg, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the operation of food service equipment, food sanitation, and the handling and service of food to guests. This role involves delivering food carts to patient floors, returning them to the dish room, washing pots and pans, and operating the dish machine. The Dietary Aide also participates in the tray line assembly process, maintains the cleanliness of floors and the kitchen, and understands proper lifting techniques and kitchen safety.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and communicate in English/Spanish languages.
Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Certified by the City of McAllen or Edinburg (depending on facility employed) or accredited by the State of Texas and ANSI—the American National Standard Institute as a food handler upon hire or within 14 days of employment.
High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Familiar with the operation of food service equipment.
Working knowledge of food sanitation and acceptable techniques in handling and service of food.
Delivers food carts to patient floors in specified order.
Returns carts to dish room at designated times.
Washes certain items by hand, such as pots and pans.
Operates the dish machine.
Consistently shows concern for cleanliness of work area.
Has responsibilities during tray line assembly process.
Helps maintain floors clean.
Assists with overall kitchen cleanliness.
Knows how to lift properly and how to avoid careless kitchen related accidents.
Has common kitchen safety knowledge.