Dietary Assistant Dubuque PT Float

About the role

The role of Dietary Assistant at MercyOne Dubuque involves assisting in providing high quality and appropriate food service to meet the nutritional requirements of all age groups from infants to the elderly. Key responsibilities include assembling and delivering food trays/meals for patients/residents, working in the dish room, and performing various cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the assembling and delivery of food trays/meals for patients/residents.
• Works in the dish room and performs a variety of cleaning related duties.
• Demonstrates ability to participate in positive communication, confidentiality, and professional behavior.
• Assists in preparing patient/resident trays/meals by having station set up and/or having menu items prepared according to guidelines and serving accurately.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment for foodservice and cleaning of equipment.
• Uses appropriate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing.
• Cleans dish machine and/or pots and pans area per procedure.

Requirements

• Maintains a professional, collaborative work environment to foster a positive public image for MercyOne Medical Center.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, food safety, and medical information (i.e. HIPAA, etc.).
• Absorbs and follows simple oral and written instructions.
• Has manual dexterity and motor coordination required to operate foodservice equipment, dish machine, pot/pan machine and serve foods on trayline and/or in Senior Care.
• Communicates effectively.
• Maintains a cordial and courteous attitude in contacts with co-workers, MercyOne staff, patients/residents and guests.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Skills

• Positive communication skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Professional behavior.
• Flexibility to complete tasks as assigned.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination.
• Effective communication skills.

Schedule

Rotating schedule; weekend and holiday rotation.

Pay

Competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.