Dietary Aide- PT Evenings at Avera Health summary:
The Dietary Aide at Hendricks Community Hospital plays a crucial role in providing quality meals to patients and residents. Responsibilities include assisting in meal preparation, service, and cleanliness while adhering to dietary requirements and maintaining a sanitary environment. The position requires communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to manage a work schedule based on meal plans and resident needs.
Location:
Hendricks, MN
Worker Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Afternoon Shift (United States of America)
Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!
Position Highlights
Hendricks Hospital is looking for a Dietary Aide to join our wonderful team!
Our dietary staff are responsible for providing quality meals for our patients and residents.
The starting wage for this position is $16 an hour-Weekend and holiday rotation are required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school degree, preferred.
- Must have a good working knowledge of all products used in the Dietary Department.
- Must have a basic understanding of food production.
- Must possess good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to plan own work schedule for the day based on the menu and to meet the meal schedules.
- Must be able to work with and secure the cooperation of fellow dietary employees in order to implement the meal.
- Must be able to work with geriatric residents and understand their special diet needs
- Must exhibit a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
- Must exhibit tact, courtesy and good judgment skills when dealing with residents, patients and staff.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Meal Service
- Assists cook in preparation and service of meal. May dish salads and desserts, prepare vegetables and beverages and assist cook in meal production.
- Assists in tray assembly, tray/cart delivery, dining room service and clean up.
- Assists with in-between meal nourishment preparation, service and clean up.
- Assists in receiving and storage of food supplies.
- Ability to prepare some foods, understand diet requirements and ability to follow prescribed diets.
Dishwashing
- Assists in washing dishes following meals.
- Assists in pot and pan washing during shift.
- Sanitation and safety
- Prepares food in a sanitary manner. Uses proper food handling techniques.
- Maintains a clean working environment.
- Follows posted procedures for safe operation and care of equipment.
- Ensures frequent precautionary measures are employed to prevent accidents.
- Completes assigned cleaning duties.
Other
- Complies with facility policies.
- Follows through on resident rights.
- Attends in-service and other necessary training.
HCHA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Keywords:
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