Dietary Aide PRN (2 Saturdays/per month required)

Job Details

Description JOB SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of duties related to procurement, preparation, distribution and clean-up of food for patients and staff, while maintaining a sanitary and orderly work area. Responsible for planning patient menus in coordination with the dietician. Assists in Materials Management functions, as needed.

Report To: Inpatient Manager

Supervises : None

Classification: Non-exempt

Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of experience in food service/health care dietary department (Recommended)

Serv Safe Food Handler Certificate (Required within 90 days of hire)

High school diploma or equivalent

Related study preferred

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk five to eight hours per day.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food for patients, and others as needed, according to identified dietary requirements.
• Deliver food to patients in a timely fashion.
• Meet with consulting dietician to coordinate meal planning and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness of food prep and storage areas.
• Create and place orders for food and supplies as needed.
• Restock refrigerators and dry food storage areas in remote locations (inpatient & PACU).
• Maintain adherence to regulatory agency standards as well as departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintain all required food service logs.
• Safe Staffing guidelines are based on the needs of the inpatient unit. The inpatient unit operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. Weekend shifts will be needed. Staffing will be managed by the Inpatient Unit Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Measures Of Performance

• Demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks efficiently.
• Adherence to time and attendance policies.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with co-workers as part of a mutually respectful and collaborative team.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a pleasant and respectful demeanor when interacting with patients and families.