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

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly cleans all areas as assigned on work schedule.
• Keeps china breakage and flatware loss to a minimum.
• Checks all temperature gauges on dish machine and records on temperature log.
• Thoroughly cleans the dish room at the end of shift.
• Cleans inside and outside of dish machine at the end of the shift.
• Puts away incoming supplies from vendors, ensuring all stock is rotated and labels are showing.
• Confers with immediate supervisor when there are questions about assignments.
• Available to come in on unscheduled days in the event of a labor shortage.
• Runs late trays when assigned.
• Delivers food carts to the floors and brings them down to the kitchen.
• Washes pots, pans, and utensils when assigned.
• Performs other general duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Trains other personnel using the buddy system.
• Completes tasks as assigned per attached task analysis sheets.
• Uses the correct chemicals and procedures for all cleaning and sanitizing assignments.
• Makes toast for breakfast.
• Unloads and washes carts.
• Operates dish machine.
• Pours coffee and hot water and serves on tray line as needed.
• Posts menu on main boards in dining rooms.
• Demonstrates safety in work habits and personal conduct.
• Has working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and promptly reports any potential violations.
• Familiar with and demonstrates Continuous Quality Improvement principles.
• Attends all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow directions, both written and verbal.
• On-the-job continuing instruction is provided, but some previous kitchen experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of cleaning various surfaces and kinds of 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 running dish machine and garbage disposal.

Physical and Mental Demands

Stands, walks, bends, lifts, carries, and pushes when 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.