Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Food and Nutritional Services, the Dietary Aid performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties, as well as other related tasks.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas
- Prepares food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
- Prepares and delivers items as requested by patients or departments.
- Maintains tray line in a clean, neat and organized manner, restock, reset trayline
- Prepares special diet foods as necessary.
- Delivers food carts to patient care units. Returns carts to kitchen at designated times.
- Load and washes dishes
- Washes specified items by hand, i.e., pots, pans, knives.
- Disposes of trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed.
- Puts clean dishes and utensils away.
- Mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.
- Cleans walk-in refrigerators and storage areas.
- Assists in preparing salads, desserts and nourishments.
- Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Manager of Food and Nutritional Services.
- Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
- Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
- Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.
- Assists in orienting new employees to department.
- Works hospital cafeteria food line and restocks salad bar as needed.
- Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Regulatory Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred
- 1 year of hospital and food service experience.
- Appropriate certification from the health department for food handling.
