Diet Aide

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor and/or Chef, the Diet Aide's duties will be determined by the department they work in. Duties will include (but not limited to): - general kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by the department need - activities required for preparing and serving meals, post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties. Ensures all patient food service duties are performed in compliance with proper food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines of the hospital and all regulatory agencies.

Job Description

Essential Functions

Kitchen
1. Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils

2. Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area

3. Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service

Dining Room and Patient Meals

1. Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station

2. Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service

3. Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area

4. Follows proper rotating guidelines stocking of food and beverage items

Follows procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department

1. Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food
2. Reports to work in proper uniform as per departmental standards and/or hospital policy.

Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment

1. Follows proper patient identification policies

2. Demonstrates understanding of all patient care signage reflecting patients at risk - Suicide Precaution (black dot), Behavior issues, NPO, supervised, etc.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of Infection Control guidelines: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signage, etc.

4. Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs as needed, reports faulty equipment

Job Requirements

Preferred education:

High school education or equivalent preferred. Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application.

Preferred Work Experience:

Previous hospital experience preferred but not required.

Additional Knowledge and Skills:

Performs all other duties per operational needs.

Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in the English language.

Perform simple arithmetic functions.

This position may require the candidate to be on their feet most of the shift as required.

Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to all customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving.

Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and healthy work environment. 

Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions. 

Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasks

Works well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environment

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.