Dining and Catering Aide - Alpena

MyMichigan Health • Alpena, MI

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About The Position

The position involves processing new diets and menus or changes to existing diets or menus. The individual will tally and record nutrition information and inform dietary staff of patient requirements based on this information. Responsibilities may also include assisting in basic food preparation, catering, managing work schedules, providing on-the-job training for new diet leaders, and overseeing trayline operations during patient meal periods.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must demonstrate proficiency of use with computer, calculator, telephone, and answering machines.
• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate with supervisor and co-workers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior medical center or institutional cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dietitians and Dietetic Technician in tabulation of patient menus and nourishments.
• Updates patient cardex to reflect current diet orders for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Oversees trayline operation during patient meal periods.
• Make up and adjust department work schedules as instructed.
• Initiate call-ins for vacancy coverage and update overtime records as instructed.
• Responsible for service for medical center meetings that have requested food or beverage.
• Covers Dietitian and Dietetic Technician's absence to a limited extent when qualified as instructed.
• Fills in payroll summary for approval of Department Head.
• Provides on-the-job training for new diet leaders as required.
• Performs other related miscellaneous duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees