Dietary Assistant Full-Time Float

Trinity Health•Dubuque, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Dietary Assistant! As a Dietary Assistant at MercyOne, you will assist in providing high quality and appropriate food service to meet the nutritional requirements of all age groups from infants to the elderly, by performing the following tasks, including, but not limited to assisting in the assembling and delivery of food trays/meals for patients/residents, works in the dish room and performs a variety of cleaning related duties. Demonstrates ability to participate in positive communication, confidentiality, and professional behavior. Demonstrates flexibility to complete tasks as assigned. Assists in preparing patient/resident trays/meals by having station set up and/and/or having menu items prepared according to guidelines and serving accurately. Maintains safe and sanitary environment for foodservice and cleaning of equipment. Uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing. Responsible for cleanup of station, prepares dishes and utensils for washing, and properly stores dishes and utensils after washing. Cleans dish machine and/or pots and pans area per procedure.

Requirements

Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center.
Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, food safety, and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, etc.)
Ability to read, speak and follow simple oral and written instructions
Ability to perform simple calculations.
Manual dexterity and motor coordination required to operate foodservice equipment, dish machine, pot/pan machine and serve foods on trayline and/or in Senior Care.
Effective communication skills.
Maintain a cordial and courteous attitude in contacts with co-workers, MercyOne staff, patients/residents and guests.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the assembling and delivery of food trays/meals for patients/residents
Works in the dish room and performs a variety of cleaning related duties
Assists in preparing patient/resident trays/meals by having station set up and/or having menu items prepared according to guidelines and serving accurately
Maintains safe and sanitary environment for foodservice and cleaning of equipment
Uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing
Responsible for cleanup of station, prepares dishes and utensils for washing, and properly stores dishes and utensils after washing
Cleans dish machine and/or pots and pans area per procedure