Dietary Assistant Full-Time Float

About the Role

Join the MercyOne family as a Dietary Assistant and assist in providing high-quality, appropriate food service to meet the nutritional requirements of all age groups, from infants to the elderly. This role involves assembling and delivering food trays/meals, working in the dish room, and performing various cleaning duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing patient/resident trays and meals by setting up stations and preparing menu items according to guidelines.
• Serve meals accurately while maintaining a safe and sanitary foodservice environment.
• Use appropriate chemicals for cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
• Clean and prepare dishes and utensils for washing, and properly store them afterward.
• Clean the dish machine and/or pots and pans area per procedure.
• Demonstrate positive communication, confidentiality, and professional behavior.
• Adhere to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety, and food safety (e.g., HIPAA).
• Maintain a professional, collaborative work environment and a cordial attitude with coworkers, staff, patients, residents, and guests.

Requirements

• Ability to read, speak, and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple calculations.
• Manual dexterity and motor coordination to operate foodservice equipment, dish machines, and serve food.
• Effective communication skills.
• Flexibility to complete tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Schedule

• Full-time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week).
• Varied shifts based on departmental needs.
• Weekend and holiday rotation required.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

About MercyOne Dubuque

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area, as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times, the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.