Dietary Cook & Aide

Neuropsychiatric Hospitals•Houston, 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 compassionate, patient-centered, interdisciplinary care. 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 duties, including obtaining supplies, serving and portioning food, washing dishes, following sanitation guidelines, and operating kitchen equipment. The position also supports food storage, sanitation, inventory, meal delivery, and a clean and safe environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in institutional food service or family dining restaurants preferred.
ServSafe certification required, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of employment.
Knowledge of elementary mathematics.
Ability to use tools and equipment necessary 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.
Healthcare food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist the supervisor with training and supervising personnel and food preparation as directed, and help maintain accurate inventory.
Follow work assignments and schedules while completing assigned tasks.
Estimate food requirements to reduce waste and leftovers; store and use leftover food appropriately.
Check food visually, by taste, and by smell for palatability, safety, and freshness.
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 health standards.
Perform sanitation inspections during scheduled shifts and according to the sanitation checklist.
Follow established safety precautions and help maintain a clean and safe environment.
Review resident diet changes daily to identify changes to residents’ daily care routines.
Assist with training new dietary service workers.
Ensure temperature sheets and cleaning schedules are dated and signed on time as required during the shift.
Obtain supplies from storage areas needed to complete duties.
Prepare and portion simple food items for patient meal service 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 as needed, and 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 patient nourishments and unit snacks as ordered.
Report to work as scheduled and on time, and alert appropriate personnel to staffing needs.
Float to other departments or facilities as directed.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality, protecting the privacy of health information.
Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and calm in emergencies; 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, and requirements concerning protected health information and patient privacy.
Adhere to NPH’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy, and stay informed about applicable regulations and policies.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.