Dietary Aide

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:
$16.01 - $16.01

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Position Overview
SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)

Ensures tray line is stocked appropriately and in a timely manner. Uses menu and production sheets before each meal service to ensure food service accuracy. Ensures tray line is set up with the appropriate items before meal service to ensure efficiency and excellent customer service. Serves appropriate portions and selections on patient tray line and late tray service to meet patient nutritional requirements. Follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines when handling food, cleaning work stations, and breaking down patient tray line. Completes other assigned tasks including the bakery, nourishments, salads, Meals on Wheels, and pre-prep, delivery of floor stock to Units, patient tray cart delivery to units, and patient tray delivery and retrieval from patient rooms.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalency preferred.

Experience: Prior food service experience preferred.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills: Excellent customer service skills. Able to communicate effectively.

Special Training:

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:

Usual Work Day:8 Hours
Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares list of items required for setting up assembly line by utilizing menus and production sheets. Delivers stock sheet to storeroom for fulfillment and delivery to work area.
• Gathers appropriate items and quantities for patient tray line by utilizing menu and production sheets for Meals on Wheels and all other patient tray line services. Gathers any special request items for the tray line meal service.
• Places beverages are on the tray line accurately. Identifies special orders and places them on the tray line.
• Assists in set up of Meals on Wheels tray line and offers additional assistance as needed.
• Demonstrates understanding of portion sizes as set forth by the production sheets. Compares production sheets to actual yield obtained versus items served. Ensures proper items are placed on patient tray according to menu selection. Utilizes appropriate utensils for portion control of food items on tray line.
• Stores all remaining patient care food items properly by covering, dating, and labeling appropriately.
• Cleans tray line, steam tables, food warmers and refrigerators using approved cleaning products and procedures.
• Cleans the floor after meal service using approved cleaning products and procedures.
• Demonstrates HACCP guidelines for handling food as measured by documentation of proper temperatures in log book. Demonstrates HACCP guidelines for cleaning work area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent physical demands include: Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell

Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Talk or Hear

Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 35 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Minimal Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Prescription Plan
• Vision Plan
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Pension Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Holiday

The pay range 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 base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.


The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.