What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Rego Park Health Care?
Qualifications for this position include:
11am to 7pm shift.
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required
- Ability to read, write and speak English, required
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department
- Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients or cafeteria customers, as assigned
- Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines
- Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations
- Serves food while accurately filling requests
- Works the tray line
- Refrigerates and labels perishable food
- Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria
- Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion
- Delivers and sets up special functions
- Collects used carts or trays and returns them to the kitchen
- Maintains a sufficient amount of each item to support needs
- Operates machines used in the preparation of food or sanitation of equipment and work area
- Uses machines/equipment in a safe and efficient manner and according to policies and procedures
- Maintains cleanliness of the work area
- Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas, using detergents and germicides as required
- Washes dishes and pots
- Cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment
- Performs environmental service duties (i.e garbage removal)
- Performs related duties, as required