Diet Aide- Kitchen

Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor and/or Chef, the Diet Aide's duties will be determined by the department they work in. Duties will include general kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by the department need; activities required for preparing and serving meals, post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties. Ensures all patient food service duties are performed in compliance with proper food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines of the hospital and all regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

General kitchen cleaning duties; Preparing and serving meals; Post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties; Ensuring patient food service duties are performed in compliance with proper food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines; Performing daily cleaning of kitchen equipment; Maintaining organized work area; Assisting tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service; Assisting in preparation of supplies and setting up tray line area; Serving patient meals and retrieving trays/dishes following meal service; Performing daily cleaning of food trucks and work area; Following procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene

Requirements

Must be 16 years or older; Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in the English language; Perform simple arithmetic functions; May be required to be on feet most of the shift; Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to all customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving; Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and healthy work environment; Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions; Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasks; Works well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environment; Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Nice to have

High school education or equivalent; Previous hospital experience