Dietary Aide

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Position Overview

The Dietary Aide is a patient facing role that performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. The Aide also prepares and serves “heat and serve” meals and snacks following specific patient dietary restrictions as indicated in patient medical record.

Essential Job Functions

Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures

Sets up trays for meals

Delivers and retrieves food to and from patient’s area

Processes soiled trays, dishes and utensils through dishwasher

Operates equipment in a safe manner

Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor

Controls use of soap and cleaning agents in dishwasher

Returns clean items to appropriate places

Washes other food preparation equipment as necessary

Maintains cleanliness and sanitation through entire work areas

Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures

Cleans and sanitizes equipment

Empties trash containers regularly

Prepares snacks and beverages between-meal service to patients

When needed, prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products and delivers to patient’s area

Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department supervisor

Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in an attentive and responsive atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights

When standard providers aren’t able to supply food as needed, the Aide will pick up food from stores

Other Job Functions

Maintain dietary storage areas in a neat and orderly manner according to established standards

Other clerical duties as assigned

Concierge services as assigned

Travel to all facility locations as required

Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required

Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, required

Food Handler Safety Training Certificate, required

Minimum of 2 years hospital food service, required

Experience using dishwashing equipment is helpful

Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication

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