Dietary Aide (Sacramento)

REPORTS TO: Director of Dietary Services DESCRIPTION OF POSITION Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: + Serves meals to all cafeteria customers.

+ Cleans work area as necessary or assigned.

+ Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock.

+ Assists the cook and dietary supervisor in food preparation.

+ Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.

+ Performs related duties, as requested.

+ Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements Knowledge and Experience: + High school degree or equivalent required.

+ Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish work at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.

+ Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions.

+ Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products.

+ Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation.

+ Must be able to work independently, in a result-restricted physical environment for extended periods of time.

+ Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently.

+ Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.

+ Stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time.

+ Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.

Preferred Experience: + Food service in a hospital or facility setting.

Benefits Eligible employees receive holiday premium pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401(k), healthcare & dependent care spending accounts, generous paid time off, life insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability coverage.