Dietary Aide

Memorial Health • Jacksonville, IL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs assignments in the Dish room as well as the tray line assembly and tray delivery. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Requirements

• Complete 2 years high school, required GED or High School graduate preferred
• Food handler certification
• Follow Universal precautions when handling patient trays.
• Follow proper chemical safety usage with cleaning compounds.
• Read and write legibly in English.
• Understand and follow written and verbal communication.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Know when to ask for clarification.
• Be flexible with work schedule, hours, and assignments.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff.
• Meet regular attendance and tardiness policies.
• Interpersonal skills: able to work as a team member.
• Follow Hand Hygiene practices.
• Must be over 18 years of age to operate a floor scrubber and trash compactor.

Responsibilities

• Assembles trays from the station assigned.
• Stocks tray line area
• Cleans tray area after completion of tray assembly
• Sorts clean dishes and put away, discarding damaged pieces as needed
• Operates dish machine including daily cleaning.
• Delivers food to patient care areas.
• Sweeps and mops floors of the department, in walk in refrigerators/freezers.
• Cleans pots and pans and other cooking utensils/equipment
• Removes trash from department.
• Performs assigned cleaning tasks
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED