Dietary Aide/Food Service Worker

We're growing our dietary team at Warren General Hospital and seeking dependable individuals with a passion for food service, quality control and customer service!

JOB DUTIES:

• Routine procedures in food storage, preparation, service and sanitation
• Preparation of patient trays
• Checks for accuracy as to selected menu items or following department protocol and use of diet manual
• Checks trays for proper food temperatures Assists cooks as needed
• Makes and serves coffee and special items to patients
• Delivers food carts to floors; heat and assemble trays for patients
• Prepares standard tube feedings using department protocol or as directed by supervisor
• Stocks kitchen on nursing units; stocks food items in stockroom, coolers and freezer
• Prepares various food items for patient and cafeteria services
• Performs cashiering duties including cashing out and depositing monies in the designated area for lock-up
• Prepares and serve food at special hospital functions
• Performs duties associated with food preparation and service in the Hospital’s snack bar by working in cooperation with the Hospital’s volunteers and Auxiliary
• Checks and records temperatures as determined by department protocol, including coolers, walk-in freezers and dishwashers
• Unlocks, opens and locks refrigerators, walk-in coolers, fire doors, turn off lights and electrical equipment including selected electrical breakers by following department policies and procedures
• Performs routine keyboard functions to obtain patient daily census reports using hospital order communication system, following department procedures
• Performs various cleaning functions and sanitation of work areas and equipment
• Performs pre-washing and washing duties for reusable china, pots, etc
• Follows and completes various reports
• Answers phones and intercoms
• Transports and disposes of garbage and rubbish
• Participates in Total Quality Improvement activities
• Participates in departmental cost reduction/cost savings activities
• Performs duties under the direction of supervisor and will also function without supervision as needed
• Provides food and services to any patient, employee, staff, visitor or community function as assigned and/or scheduled
• Performs related duties as required
• Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, asking pertinent questions, etc.
• Communicates effectively with hospital departments and staff.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, staff, and others using a humanistic attitude (anticipates needs, respectful, caring, courteous).
• Teamwork: interacts with fellow works in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
• Follows all HACCP guidelines as it relates to food temperatures, sanitation, labeling and dating

WORK/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work flexible assignments and varying shifts, including weekends and holidays

Job Types: Part-time, Per diem

Pay: From $14.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15