TECH - DIETARY (NON REG) - PER DIEM (Flexible Schedule)

Position Summary The Food Service Aide is responsible for assisting with preparing the salad bar, maintaining an adequate supply of beverages, ensuring the cafeteria and dining room remain clean at all times, assisting in the preparation of patient meals and snacks, assisting the cook as required, and stocking kitchen necessities on each floor as required. Ensures quality patient service. Responsibilities Comply with facility and departmental food service policies and procedures. Comply with guidelines for sanitation and safety, complete cleaning logs, and maintain a 100% cleaning compliance rate. Obtain the tray count by unit for each breakfast, lunch, and dinner meal. Prepare food trays for regular and therapeutic diets, labeling special diets with names and stickers. Set up tray lines and cold lines with salads, dressing, fresh fruit, and other menu items; ensure proper condiments are stocked. Set up dessert bar, milk and yogurt refrigerators, and juice and coffee machines. Prepare and deliver floor stock; conduct inventory and stock unit kitchens based on par levels 100% of the time. Alert the cook when more food is needed to reduce service interruptions. Utilize portion control guidelines when preparing food and serving meals, following the cook's directions on portion sizes. Benefits Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations. HealthStream online learning catalog with free CEU courses. Competitive compensation & generous paid time off. Excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans. 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan. Qualifications Education: High School Graduate/GED preferred. Experience: 1-3 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets. Knowledge of basic food service sanitation. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures. Ability to adapt to various patient age groups (adolescent, adult, geriatric). Ability to read menus and recipes. Physical abilities: stooping, kneeling, bending daily; reaching, twisting, turning above and below the waist; lifting at least 50 pounds and pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Hospital Services Inc.