What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diet Aide position at 62 Saint Elizabeth's Hospital of Wabasha, Inc.?
Love medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Schedule Weekly Hours: 0 Gundersen St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha as a variety of full and part time Diet Aide positions in our Nutrition Services Department! Our food service team is Top Notch in providing customer service and caring for our residents and patients. Gundersen St. Elizabeth's System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love Medicine and it’s who we are. Job Description: Performs routine foodservice activities related to food preparation, set-up, delivery and clean up. Participates in cash handling duties. Maintains cleanliness of foodservice facilities. Provides prompt and courteous customer service. Major Responsibilities: 1. Assists with food preparation and set-up. Labels, date and store food items as appropriate. 2. Processes patients meal orders, assembles meal trays for patients. 3. Follows proper portioning and safe food handling. 4. Clean and sanitizes counters and equipment; wash pots, pans, dishes and trays in adherence to infection prevention guideline. 5. Assists with delivery of food to assigned areas, on time and completes necessary temperature checks. 6. Operates and maintains a variety of standard kitchen equipment; reports faulty equipment as necessary. 7. Performs cash and charge transactions. 8. Follows departmental and organization policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 9. Knowledge and practice of good personal hygiene and adheres to dietary regulatory specific dress code. 10. Demonstrates core value of the Employee Code of Conduct in interactions with peers. 11. Assists new coworkers in orientation and adaptation to the department and the organization. 12. Completes in-house catering duties for meetings, etc. when applicable. 13. Complies to all HIPAA regulations, all employees must abide by organization and department policies regarding security and privacy. All staff members must work together to ensure patient confidentiality. 14. Adheres to regular and predictable attendance. 15. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Education and Learning: REQUIRED High School Diploma or equivalency or current student status with future proof of graduation or equivalency required Work Experience: REQUIRED No experience required. DESIRED 6 months foodservice experience. Past experience in a healthcare setting. License and Certifications: DESIRED Servsafe Certification (SERVSAFE) Valid Driver's License (DL) SCOPE OF THE JOB Age Specific Population Served: Pediatric (1 - 12 years) Adolescent (13 - 17 years) Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older) OSHA Category Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Subject to inside environmental conditions. Subject to extreme cold. Subject to extreme heat. Subject to noise. Required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS OF THE POSITION Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours) Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Kneeling/Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 25-50 Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25 Lifting - Floor to Waist Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50 Lifting - Waist to Overhead Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25 Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50 Carrying - Short Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25 Carrying - Right Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25 Carrying - Left Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25 Push/Pull (Static Force) Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25 If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267 Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.
