Diet Aide

Love + MedicineLove + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.Gundersen St. Elizabeth's in Wabasha as a variety of full and part time Diet Aide positions in our Nutrition Services Department!Our food service team is top notch in providing customer service and caring for our residents and patients.Gundersen St. Elizabeth's System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it's who we are.Job DescriptionPerforms routine foodservice activities related to food preparation, set-up, delivery and clean up. Participates in cash handling duties. Maintains cleanliness of foodservice facilities. Provides prompt and courteous customer service.Major Responsibilities:Assists with food preparation and set-up. Labels, date and store food items as appropriate.Processes patients meal orders, assembles meal trays for patients.Follows proper portioning and safe food handling.Clean and sanitizes counters and equipment; wash pots, pans, dishes and trays in adherence to infection prevention guideline.Assists with delivery of food to assigned areas, on time and completes necessary temperature checks.Operates and maintains a variety of standard kitchen equipment; reports faulty equipment as necessary.Performs cash and charge transactions.Follows departmental and organization policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.Knowledge and practice of good personal hygiene and adheres to dietary regulatory specific dress code.Demonstrates core value of the Employee Code of Conduct in interactions with peers.Assists new coworkers in orientation and adaptation to the department and the organization.Completes in-house catering duties for meetings, etc. when applicable.Complies to all HIPAA regulations, all employees must abide by organization and department policies regarding security and privacy. All staff members must work together to ensure patient confidentiality.Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.Education and Learning:REQUIREDHigh School Diploma or equivalency or current student status with future proof of graduation or equivalency requiredWork Experience:REQUIREDNo experience required.DESIRED6 months foodservice experience.Past experience in a healthcare setting.License and Certifications:DESIREDServsafe Certification (SERVSAFE)Valid Driver's License (DL)SCOPE OF THE JOBAge Specific Population Served:Pediatric (1 - 12 years) Adolescent (13 - 17 years) Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older)OSHA CategoryCategory III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSSubject to inside environmental conditions. Subject to extreme cold. Subject to extreme heat. Subject to noise. Required to function in narrow aisles or passageways. Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS OF THE POSITIONStatic Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)Walking/Standing Continually (67-100% or 8 hours)Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)Squatting Rarely (1-5% or.5 hours)Kneeling/Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or.5 hours)Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 25-50Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25Lifting - Floor to Waist Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50Lifting - Waist to Overhead Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50Carrying - Short Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25Carrying - Right Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25Carrying - Left Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25Push/Pull (Static Force) Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call 608-775-0267Equal Opportunity Employer