Dining and Catering Aide

Job Title

Carries dishes, food and supplies between kitchen, serving areas, and patient care areas in a safe and sanitary manner

Alerts supervisor to problems and needs concerning patients, customers, equipment and food supplies. Detects and reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment or other unusual conditions.

Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies. Works in stockroom receiving, putting away and distributing supplies to designated areas.

Maintains department records, reports and files as required

Other duties and responsibilities:

Sets up and serves patient trays in accordance with diet order and established schedule and procedures. Participates in post-meal cleanup tasks in kitchen as assigned or directed. Prepares, loads, transports, cleans and sanitizes food carts.

Operates mechanical warewashing equipment with special attention given to adequate prescrapping and proper wash and rinse temperatures. Practices proper infection control techniques, including handwashing and protective gloves.

Participates in postmeal cleanup tasks in cafeteria as assigned or directed. Sets up and serves cafeteria food, staff dinners and special events in accordance with established schedule and procedures. Carries dishes, food and supplies between kitchen and serving areas in a safe and sanitary manner. Works in cafeteria preparing salad bar, sandwiches, and pizza; greeting customers, serving food and running cash register. Knows proper food temperatures and takes accurate temperature of foods prior to serving.

Certifications and Licensures: N/A

Required Education: High School or GED

Equivalent Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.