Dietary Aide (Sacramento)

REPORTS TO: Director of Dietary Services

Pay Scale: $21.00 /hour Non exempt

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble and prepare food and snacks as directed

• Organize and deliver prepared food to patient areas

• Properly process, store, and prepare food on a tight timeline

• Maintain high level of kitchen sanitation related to food preparation, dish room activities and employee’s personal hygiene

• Consistent documentation of food labeling, dating and kitchen procedures

• Serve behavioral health patients and staff with a friendly and helpful demeanor at all times

• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development

• Performs related duties, as requested

• Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Food Safety Handler Card required at time of hire and to be maintained throughout employment

• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish work at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs

• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions

• Must be able to give and follow verbal and written instructions with attention to detail and accuracy

• Communicate effectively in person or via telephone in a manner which can be understood by those with whom the person is speaking, including a diverse population

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

• Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation

• Must be able to work independently, in a result-restricted physical environment for extended periods of time

• Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently

• Reach forward, up, down, and to the side

• Stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time

• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds

Preferred Experience:

• Food service in a treatment center, health care, or hospital setting.

Benefits

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• 401(k)

• 3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off

• $25,000 Life insurance policy is provided at no charge to the employee