Dietary Assistant

Job Title : Dietary Assistant Job Summary :

The Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service functions including but not limited to preparing and assembling food items, setting up stations, serving and replenishing food. The Dietary Aide cleans and sanitizes workstations, counters, steam tables and other equipment. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure :

High school or equivalent

Knowledge of Basic Customer Service Skills, Good Verbal Communication, Reading and Writing

Job Function :

Food Handling Including Preparation and/or Delivery

Serve meals that are appetizing in appearance.

Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

Prepares fruits, cold foods and beverages for breakfast meal (ex. juices, fruits, dry cereal)

Serve food in dining room as instructed. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Clean work tables, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

Fill condiments as needed.

Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed. Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

Assist cook in preparing meals, blending of meats, starches, vegetables and desserts for special diets.

Prepare and deliver snacks and nourishments as instructed.

Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

Distribute and collect menus as necessary.

Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

Sanitation and/or Cleaning

Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with established policies and procedures. Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times. Follow established infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area. Wash and clean utensils as directed. Return clean utensils to proper storage areas. Sweep and mop floors as directed.

Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately. Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.

Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area. Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.

Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

General Food Service

Utilizes all equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources in a prudent and efficient manner in order to ensure efficient departmental operations and the provision of high quality health care services.

Observes and adheres to all departmental and facility policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards in order to ensure that high quality services are provided in a professional manner.

Other Duties as Assigned

Attends and participates in meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Work a flexible schedule to ensure proper staffing.

About Us

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.

This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.

In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:

1,747 Licensed Beds

65,322 Discharges

44,592 OR Procedures

10,827 Full Time Employees

331,360 Inpatient Days

1,915 Active Medical Staff

229,296 Emergency Visits

As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.

Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana's citizens, and serve in Mississippi's largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.

Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.

Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.

Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.

As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by "going where we are called."