Dietary Cook & Aide

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals•Clear Lake, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals (NPH) is seeking a Dietary Services Cook & Aide for its Clear Lake, Texas location. NPH provides specialized behavioral healthcare for patients with acute psychiatric and complex medical needs through a patient-centered, interdisciplinary approach. The Dietary Services Cook & Aide communicates with residents, dietary and other personnel, family members, visitors, and the public. The role prepares nourishing meals for residents and staff and performs tray-line and other dietary services, including obtaining supplies, serving and portioning food, washing dishes, following applicable sanitation guidelines, and operating kitchen equipment. The position also helps maintain inventory, cleanliness, food safety, and a safe environment while supporting patient meal and nourishment service.

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 for dietary services duties.
Follow work assignments and schedules when performing assigned tasks.
Estimate food requirements to reduce waste and leftovers; properly store and use leftover food.
Check food items visually, by taste, and by smell for palatability, safety, and freshness.
Maintain a clean work area during food production and share responsibility for a clean and safe environment.
Ensure late trays are processed and between-meal feedings are prepared and delivered to floors as applicable.
Hold and store perishable food in compliance with applicable health standards.
Perform sanitation inspections during scheduled shifts and according to the sanitation checklist; follow safety precautions.
Review resident diet changes daily to identify changes in residents’ care routines.
Assist in training new dietary service workers.
Ensure temperature sheets and cleaning schedules are dated and signed as required.
Obtain supplies from storage areas needed to complete duties.
Prepare and portion simple food items for patient meal service according to forecasted guidelines.
Serve food on the patient tray line according to customer requests or patient menus.
Retrieve patient tray carts from designated areas or units as needed, and clean and sanitize them.
Clear trays, wash dishes according to established guidelines, clean and sanitize the dishwashing area, and put away dishes, glasses, cups, and silverware.
Keep the patient tray-line station stocked with food.
Prepare and deliver patient nourishments and unit snacks as ordered.
Report to work as scheduled and on time; alert appropriate personnel to staffing needs.
Float to other departments or facilities as directed.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, including protecting the privacy of health information.
Show concern and initiative, remain resourceful and calm in emergencies, and work promptly and efficiently.
Cooperate and maintain good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Follow applicable laws, hospital policies, ethical standards, conduct expectations, and requirements concerning protected health information and patient privacy.
Stay current with applicable federal, state, and hospital regulations, laws, and policies.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.