DIETARY AIDE - PRN

The Dietary Aide helps prepare and serve healthy food; assists with cleaning and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas; delivers food to patients; and assists in maintaining kitchen supplies and stock.

JOB DUTIES:
Assist with meal preparation
Serve food to cafeteria customers and plate/tray food for patients
Inspect special diet trays to ensure compliance with dietary restrictions
Assist cook(s) in determining kitchen supplies and stock for the day, check and maintain stock levels
Store excess food and ingredients at correct temperature and manner for health and to avoid spoilage
Clean and sterilize food preparation areas
Ensure cooking utensils are clean before each use
Ensure that food health and safety regulations are followed
Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Dietary Aide assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
Detail-oriented with proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others
Ability to move, position self, consistently operate various types of equipment, able to detect/observe/identify details at close or distant range with or without accommodations as well as exerting 20 to 50 pounds occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
H.S. Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent work experience in field, required
Safe food handlers training
1-2 years of institutional cooking experience, preferred