Dietary Cook & Aide PRN

Neuropsychiatric Hospitals•Houston, TX

12h

About The Position

NeuroPsychiatric Hospitals is seeking a PRN Dietary Services Cook & Aide for its Medical Behavioral Hospital of Clear Lake. The role supports dietary services by preparing nourishing meals for residents and staff, performing patient tray-line functions, washing dishes, and operating kitchen equipment. The position communicates with residents, dietary and other personnel, family members, visitors, and the general public. It follows applicable sanitation guidelines and helps provide patient-centered care in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
ServSafe certification required, or 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

Coursework in nutrition or food service management preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in institutional food service or family dining restaurants preferred.
Experience in healthcare food service is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor in training and supervising personnel and preparing food as directed; help maintain accurate inventory.
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 visually, by taste, and by smell to ensure it is palatable, safe, and fresh.
Maintain a clean work area during food production.
Process late trays and prepare and deliver between-meal feedings to floors, as applicable.
Hold and store perishable food in compliance with applicable Indiana State Board of Health standards.
Perform sanitation inspections during scheduled shifts using the sanitation checklist.
Follow established safety precautions and help maintain a clean, safe environment.
Review resident diet changes daily to determine whether daily care routines have changed.
Assist with training new dietary service workers.
Ensure temperature sheets and cleaning schedules are dated and signed promptly as required during the shift.
Obtain needed supplies from storage areas, including storerooms and walk-ins.
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.
Retrieve patient tray carts from designated areas or units when needed; clean and sanitize them.
Clear trays, wash dishes according to 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 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 professionalism and confidentiality, including protection of health information disclosed in written, electronic, or oral form.
Show concern and initiative, remain resourceful and calm in emergencies, and work promptly and efficiently with minimal absences.
Maintain good working relationships with nursing and medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
Follow applicable federal and state laws, hospital policies, ethical standards, standards of conduct, and requirements for protected health information and patient privacy.
Adhere to NPH compliance standards, including its Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy; stay informed of applicable regulations, laws, and policies as they change.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.