What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIETARY AIDE position at Clara Barton Hospital & Clinics?
JOB SUMMARY :
Provides food services to patients, family members, public, and employees under sanitary conditions. Provides assistance in all dietary functions, as directed, and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Follows patient menus accurately in the patient’s tray line
- Assists in preparing Meals on Wheels’ trays for volunteers
- Assists in unloading clean dishes and putting them in appropriate areas
- Assists in sweeping and mopping kitchen floor
- Is responsible for making coffee/tea/cookies, as needed
- Cleans work areas, equipment, walls, cabinets, storage areas, and other areas assigned in accordance with established cleaning schedules
- Is responsible for washing dishes, cookware(pots/pans), flatware, and trays, using approved procedures
- Is responsible for answering the telephone, as needed
- Assists in the delivering of snacks/beverage to the floor as needed
- Assists in unloading groceries and restocking in appropriate locations
- Sets up trays, wraps silverware for meals and wipes out food cart after use
- Fills walk-in cooler with juices and soda pop; fills cracker and other containers, as needed
- Assists co-workers, as needed
- Will assist with cooking on an as needed limited basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :
1. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress related to working with persons who are ill, disabled, elderly and/or emotionally upset
2. Must be able to use tools and equipment required
3. Basic computer skills preferred
4. Must have the ability to stand, stoop, lift moderate weights, and pull and push items
5. High School diploma or equivalent preferred
6. Minimum of six months prior experience in a food service department a plus
7. Certificate of Food Safety (Serve Safe) a plus and/or must be willing to attend course
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires full range of motion including; balancing, fingering, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion. Essential sensory and communicative activities include feeling, seeing, speaking, hearing, smelling and tasting. Ability to lift small kitchen equipment as needed. Standing and walking for extensive periods are required. Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Ability to stand, lift moderate weights, pull and push items. Normal corrected vision and hearing is required. Must have ability to work under stressful conditions and have the ability to work irregular hours. Must work under conditions of sudden changes in temperatures when entering refrigerated areas or working around serving counters and cooking equipment.
ENVIRONMENT :
Clara Barton Hospital is an acute care facility licensed for 23 beds. The Dietary Department is responsible to provide meals in a clean, pleasant atmosphere for patients, family members, staff and medical personnel. Individuals in this position will be exposed to the following environmental conditions when performing duties: inside and outside environmental conditions such as chemical hazards, respiratory hazards and extreme cold in temperature when entering refrigerated areas. Subject to burns from hot foods and utensils, cuts from knives, and the possibility of injury from falls on slippery floors.
