Dietary Worker

Montefiore Mount Vernon•St. Charles, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dietary workers perform a variety of duties relating to plating and assembly of patient trays. This includes sanitation of all areas and equipment, cleaning and sanitizing of all cooking utensils, refuse removal, dish washing, and transportation and retrieval of food carts. The role is crucial for ensuring patients receive accurate and complete food trays in a timely manner, while adhering to strict sanitation and safety codes.

Requirements

High School Required
English proficiency (must be able to speak, read and write effectively)

Nice To Haves

Experience in Customer Service Preferred
Knowledge and experience in food safety preferred.
Knowledge of tray line conveyor belt, coffee machine, food carts, dish washing machine, pot washing machine pulper (where applicable) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures the timely plating of all foods by preparing tray line for the plating and serving of all food by setting up all cooked and prepared foods, dishes, trays, flatware, etc. at stations.
Assures that all equipment is clean and sanitary by cleaning all kitchen equipment (but not limited to) steam tables, refrigerators, warmers, food carts, mobile equipment, work tables, coffee machines, dish washer, pot washer, slicing machines, mixers, grinders, food carts, ovens, steamers, mobile equipment, freezers, blenders, can openers and microwaves.
Set up tray assembly for meal service to include (but not limited to) hot and cold food items, proper serving utensils, paper supplies and to restock as needed while tray line is in progress.
Removes rubbish as needed, to include (but not limited to) Kitchen, Hot and Cold Production Area, Ingredient Room, Storeroom, Pot washing Area, Tray Assembly Area and Cafeteria.
Operates the pot washing machine and cleans, sanitizes and stores all pots and pans.
Sweep and mop offices, empty garbage cans and change garbage can liners (where applicable).
Wraps and dates all food products.
Provides and maintains a safe environment through preventative and interventional measures.
Maintains cleanliness of non-patient areas, refrigerators, freezers and rolling stock.
Checks expiration dates on supplies.
Maintains required standards set forth by the NYSDOH by maintaining sanitary and safety standards in the preparation and storage of all foods and maintains a clean work area.
Prepares sandwiches, portions out canned fruits, desserts, salads and whatever food or beverage item deemed necessary by the Director or Manager.
Trains other employees in his/her area of responsibility.
Removes soiled trays and outdated products from floor pantries (where applicable).
Is responsible and accountable for own actions.
Actively participates, practices and promotes Montefiore Excellence for continuous quality improvement.
Follows customer service guidelines of the department as well as any other Montefiore initiative.
Utilizes effective interpersonal skills to communicate and collaborate effectively with the Food & Nutrition Team.
Communicates observations of patient/customer status to professional.
Assists other staff members on team within scope of practice.
Interacts with coworkers in a manner that promotes team building.
Other duties assigned.
Reports on and off duty to Supervisors for the smooth running of the operation.