Dietary Aide

Part-time position located in Goodland, KS. Shifts available 7 days a week.

About the role

Performs a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen, equipment, and utensils. Learns and understands various types of patient diets and assists in appropriate preparation based upon physician’s orders.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and serves patient trays based upon established schedule and procedures
• Cleans kitchen area and cooking utensils
• Carries food and dishes between kitchen and serving line
• Operates dishwasher to ensure all dishes and utensils are clean
• Washes and cuts vegetables and fruits according to procedures
• Prepares salad bar items with creativity to minimize waste while maintaining proper rotation and disposal per food safety policies
• Breaks down and cleans salad bar area
• Operates cash register in dining room during cafeteria service hours
• Prepares coffee and urns for food service
• Prepares, loads, transports, and cleans food carts
• Assists with tray assembly or food service line as assigned
• Assists with care, cleaning, and maintenance of department, equipment, and supplies
• Navigates computer programs for record maintenance, facility communications, and patient information for proper food service
• Maintains department records, reports, and files as required
• Demonstrates practices to keep all medical information confidential
• Participates in departmental meetings and in-service training sessions
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
• Operates within budgetary guidelines
• Participates in quality improvement projects as directed
• Reads and follows recipes, uses basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), and follows directions
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with organizational mission and goals
• Comes to work as scheduled and arrives on time
• Demonstrates proper safety practices and maintains appropriate appearance for job duties
• Complies with organizational policies

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred; candidates currently working toward completion will also be considered
• Prior experience in large-scale food preparation and knowledge of special diets preferred but not required
• ServSafe Certification preferred but not required
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to change (e.g., food substitutions and numbers served)
• Ability to exercise creativity and be attentive to detail
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize work

Working Environment

• Subject to burns and cuts
• Exposure to hot and humid work environment
• Exposure to hazards of steam and heat
• Exposure to heat, wetness, odors in kitchen and/or patient areas
• Exposure to varying degrees of kitchen elements

Physical Demands

• Push/Pull: 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-50 pounds occasionally, 50-100 pounds occasionally, 100+ pounds never
• Lift/Carry: 0-10 pounds frequently, 10-20 pounds frequently, 20-50 pounds occasionally, 50-100 pounds never, 100+ pounds never
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Sit: Occasionally
• Squat/Kneel: Occasionally
• Bend: Frequently
• Climb Ladder: Occasionally

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position accountabilities without compromising patient care or departmental efficiency.

Professional Requirements

• Adheres to policies, procedures, and maintains confidentiality
• Attends annual in-services and completes annual education in a timely manner
• Represents the organization in a positive, professional manner on the job, electronically, and in the community
• Complies with all hospital policies regarding ethical business practices
• Communicates the mission statement and core values of the organization both on and off the job

Pay

$15.81 to $20.38 hourly