Dietary Aide

Job Description

Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department.

Job Responsibility

 

• * Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients or cafeteria customers, as assigned.
  • Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines.
  • Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
  • Serves food while accurately filling requests.
  • Works the tray line.
  • Refrigerates and labels perishable food.
• * Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria.
  • Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion.
  • Delivers and sets up special functions.
  • Collects used carts or trays and returns them to the kitchen.
  • Maintains a sufficient amount of each item to support needs.
• * Operates machines used in the preparation of food or sanitation of equipment and work area.
  • Uses machines/equipment in a safe and efficient manner and according to policies and procedures.
• * Maintains cleanliness of the work area.
  • Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas, using detergents and germicides as required.
  • Washes dishes and pots.
  • Cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment.
• * Performs environmental service duties (i.e garbage removal).
• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

 

Job Qualification

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior institutional food service experience, preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).