Dietary Aide - Food & Nutrition - Per Diem - Rotation - SJH

About the Role

Responsible for maintaining high cleaning procedure standards in the assigned work area and ensuring careful treatment of all equipment and articles used in performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly cleans all areas as assigned on the work schedule.
• Minimizes china breakage and flatware loss.
• Checks and records temperature gauges on the dish machine using the temperature log.
• Thoroughly cleans the dish room at the end of the shift.
• Cleans the inside and outside of the dish machine at the end of the shift.
• Puts away incoming supplies from vendors, ensuring stock is rotated and labels are visible.
• Consults with the immediate supervisor for clarification on assignments.
• Available to come in during unscheduled days in case of labor shortages.
• Runs late trays when assigned.
• Delivers food carts to floors and returns them to the kitchen.
• Washes pots, pans, and utensils when assigned.
• Performs other general duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Trains other personnel using the buddy system.
• Completes tasks as outlined in attached task analysis sheets.
• Uses correct chemicals and procedures for all cleaning and sanitizing assignments.
• Prepares toast for breakfast.
• Unloads and washes carts.
• Operates the dish machine.
• Pours coffee and hot water, and serves on the tray line as needed.
• Posts menus on main boards in dining rooms.
• Demonstrates safety in work habits and personal conduct.
• Has a working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and reports potential violations.
• Familiar with and demonstrates Continuous Quality Improvement principles.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards regarding discretion and confidential information.
• Attends all annual mandatory educational programs as required by the position.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow both written and verbal directions.
• On-the-job training is provided, but some previous kitchen experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of cleaning various surfaces and equipment.
• Ability to handle equipment, perform simple food preparation, and service tasks.
• Familiarity with proper procedures for washing pots, pans, and utensils.
• Familiarity with proper procedures for operating a dish machine and garbage disposal.

Physical and Mental Demands

Requires standing, walking, bending, lifting, carrying, and pushing while performing assigned duties.

Exposure Category

Category III: Tasks that do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment.