Dietary Aide - Part Time - Day

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

About the role

The Dietary Aide assists in the service of meals for patients across the lifespan, as well as visitors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides all necessary customer service functions.
• Takes customer orders in a prompt, courteous, efficient manner; prepares order according to correct portion, garnish, plate, etc. as outlined on the Portion Control Sheet.
• Sets up and maintains all work areas and service areas (including the dining room) with adequate supplies in an organized and sanitary manner.
• Prepares all food items and completes pre-preparation assignments according to schedule and procedures.
• Makes suggestions to improve any aspects of the operation.
• Uses and maintains all equipment according to procedures.
• Operates cash register, when assigned, according to established procedures, including all correct close out and deposit steps as well as the completion of the over-ring error slips.
• Contributes to the sanitation/organization of the Coffee Shop.
• Adheres to proper food handling methods as required by local, State and federal regulations.
• Maintains all areas in a safe, sanitized and organized manner.
• Wears the required uniform, including apron, hat or hairnet and name badge faced forward.
• Performs routine sanitation assignments such as sweeping, mopping, garbage removal and completion of the daily checklist.
• Performs non-routine sanitation functions as listed on the daily cleaning list.
• Participates actively in all cleaning assignments as scheduled to maintain a clean and sanitary environment.
• Cleans equipment according to schedule assigned and using correct procedures (items include: tray room, char broiler, fryer, carts, storage areas, pots and pans, dish machine, hoods, walls, floors, drains, garbage cans, dumpster, etc.).
• Sweeps and mops floors; assists in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or requested.
• Collects and removes trash and recyclables for the Cafeteria.
• Adheres to established garbage procedures regarding separation and placement of garbage for removal and recycling program.
• Participates in dish room activities, processing soiled and cleaned trays, dishes and silverware; responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the tray return room.
• Utilizes cleaning products following safety and usage procedures.
• Reports all safety hazards and needed repairs to supervisors.
• Stocks all necessary products to present to all customers with all the necessary supplies: plates, utensils, gloves, soap, paper towels, bottles of soda, water, chips, and soda fountain syrups before, during, and after service time.
• Follows all HACCP, Aide & HIPAA guidelines including proper hand washing, personal hygiene, food production, storage, labeling and dating, recording accurate temperatures on a timely basis, and cleaning and sanitation.
• Uses FIFO rotation methods and ensures freshness of products served.
• Cleans and sanitizes areas of responsibility before leaving for the day.
• Completes all logs pertaining to dish room.
• Responsible for portioning, assembling and delivering floor supplies to patient units, food to patients and commercial feedings in accordance with correct diet guidelines.
• Communicates with patients taking menu selections in accordance with diet, food allergies, and food preferences.
• Verbalizes diet-appropriate foods for all house diets; inputs menus one-on-one with patient &/or family member using Health Touch with accuracy.
• Operates kitchen equipment that includes but is not limited to: coffee maker, pellet warmer, toaster, steam table, can opener, plate warmer, food delivery trucks, and Health Touch.
• Delivers and picks up meal trays and late trays.
• Stocks station, mats trays, wraps silverware, and cleans/sanitizes food delivery cart.
• Operates Health Touch.
• Records unit pantry refrigerator temperature on a daily basis.
• Monitors pantries for general cleanliness and refers all issues to Supervisor/Managers.
• Stocks the pantries on nursing units.
• Delivers late trays as needed.
• Performs beginning-of-day and end-of-day safe cash control.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 30 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 75 lbs., and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must work every weekend.
• Must work five (5) out of six (6) holidays.
• Must work rotating schedule/shifts based on needs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with or knowledge of nutrition/dietetics (preferred).
• Excellent customer service skills.

Pay

Minimum rate of $18.72 hourly.

Benefits

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.