Dietary Tech (Non Registered) FT McAllen

Position Summary

Communicates with food vendors to maintain efficiency and ensures dietary supply area PAR levels are maintained. Must maintain cleanliness of and restocking of dry storage and cooler/freezer(s). Daily performs routine data entry, supply distribution and clerical support tasks that require previous knowledge of department or hospital procedures. Examples of work performed might include data entry, responding promptly to telephone or e-mail requests, stocking supply carts in accordance with a pre-determined schedule, maintaining files and records, interpreting data, resolving routine problems, or answering questions. Under supervision, performs a variety of manual tasks related to the management of food and paper supply inventories in dietary. Uses a computer and applicable software to prepare and submit orders. Also uses a computer to maintain records, replenishes stock, and plans for future use requirements based on orders, production schedules and forecasts. May perform receiving, stocking, distributing, and packing in addition to inventory control. On occasion it will be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call status.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic inventory control standards, record keeping, and documentation requirements
• Fundamental knowledge of aseptic technique and/or food handler certification
• Typical incumbent has 9-12 months relevant experience working with food and other food service materials
• Typical incumbent has basic knowledge of Universal Precautions and Aseptic Technique
• Ability to work independently (self-starter), quickly, accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines, heavy workloads and in the presence of customers while producing desired results
• Math and analytical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide to count inventory, perform measurements, and calculate total work order times
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer

Education / Licensure

• High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education required
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Certified by the City of McAllen or Edinburg (depending on facility employed) or accredited by the State of Texas and ANSI—the American National Standard Institute as a food handler