Overview:
Assists in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff. Diet Aide may be responsible for any of the following tasks: unpacking and visually inspecting food stock; preparing, pouring, and portioning food; carrying heavy trays, pots, etc.; delivering meals to patients; maintaining sanitary work environment and food handling; cleaning work station area and equipment; washing dishes, pots, silverware, etc. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Essential Functions:

1. Prepares food trays for delivery to patients, following established guidelines for safe food handling.

2. Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in safe and operable condition.

3. Assists with keeping Dietary Department stocked with essential patient food items.

4. Operates dish machine according to established procedures.

5. Maintains all records regarding patient diet information.

6. Utilize concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

7. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assess the risks for safety and implement appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.

8. Performs other duties as assigned to support overall effectiveness of the department.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Ability to Relocate:

• Akron, OH 44304: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person