Dietary Aide

Job Description

Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department.

Job Responsibility

• • Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients or cafeteria customers, as assigned.

• Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines.

• Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.

• Serves food while accurately filling requests.

• Works the tray line.

• Refrigerates and labels perishable food.

• • Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria.

• Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion.

• Delivers and sets up special functions.

• Collects used carts or trays and returns them to the kitchen.

• Maintains a sufficient amount of each item to support needs.

• • Operates machines used in the preparation of food or sanitation of equipment and work area.

• Uses machines/equipment in a safe and efficient manner and according to policies and procedures.

• • Maintains cleanliness of the work area.

• Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas, using detergents and germicides as required.

• Washes dishes and pots.

• Cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment.

• • Performs environmental service duties (i.e garbage removal).

• Performs related duties, as required.

• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior institutional food service experience, preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
• Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).