Dietary Aide - St. Charles Parish Hospital- Part Time

Ochsner Health•Luling, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This job performs a variety of patient food services, cafeteria food services, dish room duties and other related tasks. The main tasks will be 1) DISH ROOM, 2) TRASH, 3) CLEANING AND UPKEEP OF COOLER/FREEZER Other duties to include: 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. 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. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
No work experience required
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

6 months food service experience

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of patient food services, cafeteria food services, dish room duties and other related tasks.
Dish room duties.
Trash removal.
Cleaning and upkeep of cooler/freezer.
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.
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.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.