What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide I - Full Time position at IRMC?
In this role you will be:
- Assemble patient meal trays accurately according to diet orders, allergies, and preferences.
- Deliver and retrieve meal trays from patient rooms in a timely and courteous manner.
- Communicate effectively with nursing staff regarding special requests, changes, or issues with patient meals.
- Provide basic assistance to patients with meal selection when needed.
- Assist cooks and other staff with simple food preparation tasks such as portioning, slicing, or mixing ingredients.
- Prepare nourishments, snacks, and beverages according to standardized recipes and diet restrictions.
- Set up serving stations and replenish supplies as needed during meal service.
- Clean and sanitize dishes, trays, utensils, and kitchen equipment following department procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness of food preparation, storage, and service areas.
- Dispose of waste properly and follow infection control guidelines and food safety regulations.
- Restock food and non-food items in workstations and tray lines.
- Rotate inventory and ensure proper storage of all food and supplies.
- Report low stock or supply issues to the supervisor promptly.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS YOU WILL NEED IN THIS ROLE
Required:
- EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED equivalent required
- EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in food service, preferably in a healthcare or hospital setting preferred
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Valid PA Driver’s license with no violations to quality for a Dietary Aide II position required
