Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

Haverhill Pavillion Behavioral Health is seeking a Dietary Aide with flexible availability to accommodate weekday and/or weekend scheduling needs.

Shifts Available:

This is a 32 hour/week position, some weekend availability required. 10am-6pm and 6am-2pm shifts.

Assist in preparation and food set up for both patients and/or employees. Utilizing dietary production sheets, prepare and assemble by mixing and measuring all cold side dishes for patient trays within recipe compliance. Using tray assembly as a template arranges cold items in an attractive and appealing manner. Prepare and assemble by mixing and measuring house and supplemental nourishments. Handle and transport food trucks to the respective wings. Pick up and return food truck to the kitchen after completion of meal service. Arrange the trays in the carrier unit for washing machine operation.

Maintain work area in a clean, orderly manner throughout the day following all sanitation guidelines as authorized by the state regulations, and the company's Infection Control policies and standards. Follow safety rules and regulations in accordance with the department and OSHA standards. Wash floors and assist in other kitchen duties as may be indicated by volume or flow of work. Remove accumulated trash from kitchen work stations and dispose of appropriately as per department policy and procedures.

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Essential Functions:

• Perform routine tasks related to clean up and sanitation of kitchen, dining or serving areas.
• Properly prepare, serve and store food in accordance with facility policies.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations.
• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes and approved menu.
• Utilize service methods and food handling techniques to ensure quality.
• Understand and apply the sanitation procedures needed to provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Adhere to menu compliance, special diet compliance and report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to dietician, supervisor or manager.
• Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility.