Per Diem Dietary Aide

Surgery Partners Careers•Altoona, WI

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is under general supervision of the Dietary Manager and assists with meal preparation, dining room assistance, dishwashing and cleaning of the kitchen. Assists in the kitchen area prior to, during, and after meals are served to patients, staff and visitors. Assists in maintaining the kitchen work areas, and keep equipment, utensils and serving areas clean and orderly. Hours: Per Diem PM Shift: 11:30AM - 8PM Two shifts per week and every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation

Requirements

Ability to read, write, perform basic counting duties, and understand directions
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Presents a positive attitude and a spirit of teamwork at all times while working in the department
Wisconsin ServSafe Certification must be completed and obtained within six (6) months of employment

Responsibilities

Assists cooks with meal preparation, as directed
Takes food orders via telephone and fax
Washes hands before handling food to be served, before touching clean dishes and utensils, and after touching anything soiled
Carries out certain duties routinely without direction such as wrapping silverware and filling condiment containers in the dining rooms
Properly operates the dish machine to wash dishes, glasses, cups, trays and silverware
Washes pots, pans and processing equipment
Maintains daily cleaning tasks and makes sure they are completed to regulations of state and federal agencies. Cleans dish machine and dish room area
Cleans and sanitizes food delivery equipment
Completes the final clean-up in the dish washing are to include the pot and pan area, cleaning floor, floor mats and drains. Makes sure all sinks are cleaned out and counter tops are cleaned and sanitized
Verifies meal requests for accuracy, before leaving the kitchen and when delivering patient and guest meals
Helps prepare, portion, wrap, cover, date mark, label and refrigerate food for meal(s) assigned
Sets up trays and serving carts according to established procedures, delivers to all areas of the hospital and notifies staff. Helps clear trays from rooms and scrapes waste into trash cans
Uses food preparation equipment properly, cleans and stores appropriately, and reports repairs if needed
Records dish machine, refrigerator, freezer, sanitizing solution and food temperatures daily
Assists in keeping kitchen floor dry, wiping or mopping up spills immediately
Helps stock supply shelves in storage area and assists with putting away food supplies when deliveries arrive
Attends mandatory inservice education meetings and applies information to job tasks.
Reports any evidence of pests or rodents in kitchen area to Dietary Manager
Maintains exemplary customer service principles for efficient food preparation and delivery
Assures personal compliance to all state and federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety
Assures personal compliance to patient’s rights
Complies with the schedule established by the Dietary Manager and communicates any concerns
Demonstrates effective leadership skills and abilities
Demonstrates the ability to work in a professional manner and cooperatively with co-workers
Communicates effectively with co-workers and others
Displays a positive attitude toward job and others
Has the ability to work additional hours and in different positions if needed
Regular and prompt work-site attendance
Completes all other tasks and related duties as assigned