Dietary Aide Part Time

AdamsPlace • McMinnville, TN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

NHC McMinnville is hiring a Dietary Aide, also described as a Culinary Assistant. The role performs duties associated with preparing and serving patient meals, including food preparation, cooking, and preparing and serving trays that follow therapeutic and modified diet requirements. The aide follows recipes and sanitation procedures, uses chemicals safely, and works cooperatively with dietary and other departments under supervision. The posting specifies a part-time position.

Requirements

• Have a sincere interest in food service and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.
• Have or be willing to learn food preparation and cooking skills.
• Have or be willing to learn therapeutic and modified diet information used in preparing and serving patient trays.
• Be able to read and interpret standardized recipes.
• Have or be willing to learn correct sanitation procedures and use them daily.
• Possess excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Be able to read and understand chemical labels and MSDS sheets and use those products safely and correctly.
• Be in good mental and physical condition.
• Be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the position and work cooperatively with others.
• Be able to work under supervision.

Nice To Haves

• A Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course may be required by state regulations; the employee may be required to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties associated with the production and service of patient meals.
• Prepare and cook food, and prepare and serve patient trays in accordance with therapeutic and modified diet requirements.
• Read and interpret standardized recipes for quantity and quality food production.
• Follow correct sanitation procedures.
• Use chemicals safely and correctly, following product labels and MSDS sheets.
• Work cooperatively and productively with dietary partners and other departments, following center policies.
• Follow oral and written instructions and work under supervision.
• Arrive on time and work during the scheduled shift.
• Perform repetitive tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package for full-time employment, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed