Diet Aide

Position Description PMC Mission and Values Our Mission is excellence in healthcare services and the promotion of wellness in our community. Our Guiding Values are: Integrity, Dignity, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork. Job Description Dietary Assistant / Aide Department Food & Nutrition Services Reports To Food & Nutrition Services Director Job Summary The Dietary Assistant when working the am position cleans the dietary area including the employee break room, storeroom, dietary office, locker room/bathroom, kitchen, elevator and surrounding hallways. The assistant pours beverages and sets up food trays according to diet lists; dismantles trays; washes all dishes and puts them away. The assistant sets trays for the next meal, cleans the work area and assists with serving food or helping the cook as needed. The Dietary Assistant when working the closing position pours beverages and sets up food trays according to diet lists; dismantles trays; washes all dishes and puts them away. The assistant sets trays for the next meal, cleans the work area and assists with serving food or helping the cook as needed. The assistant cleans/stocks the break room in the afternoon; fills requisitions on the weekends and does assigned weekly chores. Responsibilities

• Pouring of beverages for our LTC and Acute Care.
• Serving resident meals
• Maintaining a clean work environment
• Washing dishes
• Fulfilling food requisitions for our LTC and Acute Care.
• Labeling & dating of food according to department policy
• Empties kitchen garbage
• Cleans trays and food carts
• Stocks, organizes and puts awaysupplies
• Assists the cook with other duties asrequested
• Sweeps & mops

Experience Food Service Preferred, however not required Will train the right person PhysicalDemands • Work requires standing for most of theshift. Includes lifting, bending,squatting, reaching, and carrying heavy items (up to 50 pounds). Handles and manipulates equipment, assists in the preparation of food. WorkingEnvironment Works in a clean, well-lit, andventilated kitchen. Loud noises and hot & cold temperature variations arenormal. May spend extended time in walk-in freezer when putting away stock. Normal kitchenhazards are present ie: potential for cuts, burns, etc. Qualifications: High School Graduate or Equivalent, able to speak, read, understand and write English. Physically demanding job - prepares food trays, washes, cleans. Employment Requirement Background Check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation conducted by the State of Alaska in accordance with applicable regulations. Drug Screening. All employees must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for marijuana. Immunization Compliance. Employees are required to meet all immunization requirements as mandated by the State of Alaska and Federal guidelines governing healthcare facilities. This position will remain open until filled Type: Full-time Petersburg Medical Center