Dietary Worker - PRN

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Dietary Manager, the Cafeteria Worker performs a variety of food services, including serving food to employees and visitors, and is also responsible for the clean-up and stocking of the cafeteria and food preparation areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Cleanliness

• Maintains clean, neat areas,  including walk-ins, back of house kitchen, and front of house serving areas (wiping down, sweeping, mopping, etc)
• Backs up Housekeeping in cafe dining area by clearing tables and wiping surfaces as needed 
• Utilizes proper dishwashing process (dishwasher, or by hand) to clean trays and kitchen items
• Puts away clean items to designated areas
• Disposes of grease in proper manner
• Disposes of cardboard utilizing campus cardboard compactor
• Disposes of trash utilizing campus trash compactor

Organization

• Unloads freight to designated areas, in a timely manner
• Properly stores all food and non-food items in designated areas

Cooking / Consistency

• Prepares meals according to specified recipes
• Tests food for flavor, doneness, temperature and adjusts as needed prior to serving
• Ensures meals are palatable, with acceptable presentation

Efficiency

• Replenishes food, drink and non-food  items as needed, using first in first out method
• Tracks inventory needs per station, per shift
• Begins meal prep at the appropriate time to ensure that the meal is ready at the specified time
• Properly stocks station to be service ready

Service

• Serves hot and cold food on serving lines to staff and guests
• Serves bedside meals in accordance with dietary orders
• Assist Chef as needed with in-house catering service
• Provides service at the point-of-sale cashier stations; counts till
• Provides unreasonable hospitality

Safety

• Follows safety guidelines to avoid potential injuries
• Follows HAACP guidelines when storing, washing, trimming or preparing food
• Records food and equipment temperatures as required for the position or assignment
• Operates equipment safely and correctly
• Follows guidelines to avoid work injury, such as proper lifting and handling sharp objects
• Consults with the Dietitian or CDM on modified patient diets as necessary
• Monitors pre-made items to ensure safety and quality (checking warmer times, etc)

Other duties as assigned

Note: While dietary workers may have focus in one area, most staff will be cross-trained in multiple areas.

Professional Requirements

• Demonstrates an ability to recognize and solve problems, be organized and function under stressful situations
• Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are professional at all times
• Excellent attendance record
• Wears appropriate clothing for job functions; wears ID badge
• Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with coworkers and all staff
• Treats patients, families, and visitors with respect and dignity
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner 
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
• Protects a culture of care, adhering to the Healing Model
• Understands and commits to the mission and values of the organization