Dietary Aide- $500.00 Sign-On Bonus

ClearSky Health•Lancaster, OH

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with serving meals to patients, visitors, and staff and with processes related to meal preparation and delivery. The role prepares or portions food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and direction, follows food-handling and safety procedures, cleans and sanitizes equipment and work areas, and helps keep the Dietary department stocked. The position also operates the dish machine, maintains patient diet records, and uses age- and developmental-stage-appropriate approaches when interacting with patients and families. The Dietary Aide integrates company values into daily work and supports a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by assessing risks and following approved safety and Infection Prevention standards. Work during inclement weather or staffing emergencies may be required.

Requirements

Knowledge of patient diets, safe food-handling requirements, and use of the Nutritional Care Manual.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Proficiency with general computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain quality, Infection Prevention, and safety standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to perform a significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling, often for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to hear an overhead page.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of experience in healthcare food services.
Food Handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

Prepare and/or portion food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and direction.
Handle food using proper food-handling and food-safety techniques and established procedures.
Clean and sanitize food-preparation equipment and keep it in safe, operable condition.
Complete general cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of the work area.
Help keep the Dietary department stocked with essential patient food items.
Operate the dish machine according to established procedures.
Maintain records regarding patient diet information.
Use concepts of age and developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.
Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff; assess risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and Infection Prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the organization's overall effectiveness.