Diet Aide

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 (but not limited to): 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; Activities required for preparing and serving meals; Post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties; Ensuring all patient food service duties are performed in compliance with proper food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines; Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment; Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service; Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area; Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service; Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area; Follows proper rotating guidelines stocking of food and beverage items; Adheres to food handling guidelines; Reports to work in proper uniform; Follows proper patient identification policies; Demonstrates understanding of patient care signage; Demonstrates knowledge of infection control guidelines; Follows department standards

Requirements

Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application; 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 high-level 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; Availability for varied shifts (6:00a-2:30p, 6:30a-3:00p, 9:00a-5:30p, 11:00a-7:30p, 4:00p-7:30p); Weekday, weekend and holiday availability required

Nice to have

High school education or equivalent preferred; Previous hospital experience preferred