Dietary Aide PRN (2 Saturdays/per month required)

Job Summary

Performs a variety of duties related to procurement, preparation, distribution and clean-up of food for patients and staff, while maintaining a sanitary and orderly work area. Responsible for planning patient menus in coordination with the dietician. Assists in Materials Management functions, as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in food service/health care dietary department (Recommended)
• Serv Safe Food Handler Certificate (Required within 90 days of hire)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Related study preferred

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to sit, converse, and listen
• Use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• To reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis
• Must be able to stand and/or walk five to eight hours per day

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, and others as needed, according to identified dietary requirements.
• Deliver food to patients in a timely fashion.
• Meet with consulting dietician to coordinate meal planning and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Create and place orders for food and supplies as needed.
• Restock refrigerators and dry food storage areas in remote locations (inpatient & PACU).
• Maintain cleanliness of food prep and storage areas.
• Maintain adherence to regulatory agency standards as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain all required food service logs.
• Safe Staffing guidelines are based on the needs of the inpatient unit. The inpatient unit operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Weekend shifts will be needed. Staffing will be managed by the Inpatient Unit Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Measures Of Performance

• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks efficiently.
• Adherence to time and attendance policies.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with co-workers as part of a mutually respectful and collaborative team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a pleasant and respectful demeanor when interacting with patients and families.