Dietary Aide - Food & Nutrition 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 clean all areas as assigned on the work schedule.
• Minimize china breakage and flatware loss.
• Check and record all temperature gauges on the dish machine using the temperature log.
• Thoroughly clean the dish room at the end of each shift.
• Clean the inside and outside of the dish machine at the end of the shift.
• Put away incoming supplies from vendors, ensuring stock is rotated and labels are visible.
• Consult with the immediate supervisor regarding any questions about assignments.
• Be available to come in during unscheduled days in case of a labor shortage.
• Run late trays when assigned.
• Deliver food carts to floors and return them to the kitchen.
• Wash pots, pans, and utensils when assigned.
• Perform other general duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Train other personnel using the buddy system.
• Complete tasks as outlined in attached task analysis sheets.
• Use correct chemicals and procedures for all cleaning and sanitizing assignments.
• Prepare toast for breakfast.
• Unload and wash carts.
• Operate the dish machine.
• Pour coffee and hot water, and serve on the tray line as needed.
• Post menus on main boards in dining rooms.
• Demonstrate safety in work habits and personal conduct.
• Maintain working knowledge of Corporate Compliance regulations and report potential violations.
• Apply Continuous Quality Improvement principles to meet customer service needs.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards regarding discretion and confidential information.
• Attend 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.