Dietary Cook & Aide

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals•Phoenix, AZ

18h•Onsite

About The Position

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is hiring a PRN Dietary Services Cook & Aide at its Phoenix location. The role prepares nourishing meals for residents and staff and performs kitchen, tray-line, dishwashing, sanitation, and related dietary services duties. The Dietary Services Cook/Aide communicates with residents, dietary personnel, other personnel, family members, visitors, and the public, and works with nursing, medical, and other departments to support patient-centered care. The position also helps maintain a clean and safe environment, protects patient privacy, follows applicable laws and hospital policies, and performs other duties assigned by a supervisor. The role may assist with training and supervising personnel, inventory, meal preparation and portioning, tray and snack delivery, food storage, sanitation checks, temperature sheets, cleaning schedules, and equipment operation. It is PRN; specific work hours are not stated.

Requirements

ServSafe certification, or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge of elementary mathematics.
Ability to use tools and equipment needed to operate a dietary services department.
Ability to work harmoniously with other personnel and lead.
Excellent writing, documentation, and communication skills.
Detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Coursework in nutrition or food service management preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in institutional food service or family dining restaurants preferred.
Healthcare food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor with training and supervising personnel and food preparation as directed.
Help maintain accurate inventory and obtain needed supplies from storage areas.
Follow work assignments and schedules and complete assigned tasks.
Estimate food requirements to reduce waste and leftovers; properly store and use leftover food.
Check food visually, by taste, and by smell for palatability, safety, and freshness.
Keep the work area clean during food production and share responsibility for a clean and safe environment.
Process late trays and prepare and deliver between-meal feedings when applicable.
Hold and store perishable food in accordance with applicable Indiana State Board of Health standards.
Perform sanitation inspections during scheduled shifts and follow the sanitation checklist and safety precautions.
Review resident diet changes daily to identify changes to care routines.
Assist with training new dietary service workers.
Ensure temperature sheets and cleaning schedules are dated and signed as required.
Prepare and portion simple food items for patient meals based on forecasted guidelines.
Serve food on the patient tray line according to customer requests or patient menus and keep the tray-line station stocked.
Retrieve and clean and sanitize patient tray carts as needed.
Clear trays, wash dishes according to guidelines, clean and sanitize the dishwashing area, and put away dishes, glasses, cups, and silverware.
Prepare and deliver ordered patient nourishments and unit snacks.
Report to work as scheduled and on time; alert appropriate personnel to staffing needs.
Float to other departments or facilities as directed.
Maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of health information.
Cooperate and maintain good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, hospital policies, ethical standards, and compliance requirements.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.