Dietary Aide

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 17, 2024

Department:

16000784 Food Services Mercy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

20

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Mercy Service Workers

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• .5 FTE (40 hours per two week pay period)

• Day/Evening; Variable shift length

• Every other weekend

Job Description:

Assist with the preparation and delivery of meals to all service areas including patients, cafeteria, catering and others. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety. Washes all dishes, trays, cookware, carts and utensils. May also operate a cash register.

Principle Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and set-up of assigned food for patients and employees.

• Follows cycle menus, modified menus and standardized recipes when preparing food.

• Assembles patient food trays according to dietary needs.

• Delivers and retrieves patient food trays.

• Prepares items for meal service in cafeteria.

• During meal service, correctly restocks product and maintains area.

• May set up catered meals and snacks as scheduled.

• May operate cash register.

• Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.

• Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.

• Labels, dates, covers and stores food properly.

• Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.

• Disposes of garbage and waste properly.

• Washes all dishes, trays, cookware, carts and utensils.

• Assists in putting away grocery orders.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with one year of food service experience
• 0 to 2 years of experience in food service and/or sanitation standards required with high school diploma or GED

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:

• Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently