Dietary Aide, Per Diem

Summary

Perform a wide variety of duties directly related to meal service and department cleaning and sanitation. This includes cleaning, sanitizing small and large equipment, as well as operating the pot machine and working in the dish room.

Key Responsibilities

• Cold foods, desserts and beverages are portioned according to production sheets and following standardized recipes and portion sizes.

• Carts are stripped and dishes and utensils are washed for patients and cafeteria service according to established guidelines.

• Items received from dish room are checked for chips, breaks, cleanliness and is any found, are disposed of according to established procedures.

• Elevator is operated per established guidelines.

• Callbacks are delivered to patient floors within established timeframes.

• Food items that have been designated by the cooking staff are disposed of in the appropriate area.

• Cooking and serving equipment is prewashed, washed and sanitized per department procedures.

• Patient tray assembly is assisted by placing items identified on the patient menu in the correct place.

• Areas are restocked as needed to meet department demands.

• All work areas are cleaned per department standards.

• Pot washing duties and special cleaning assignments are completed per stated objectives.

• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.

• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications and Experience

Education/Degree

Preferred

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.

Experience

Required

• Previous food service experience preferably in healthcare setting.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.

• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings, holidays, weekends and travel).

• Basic computer skills or ability to learn.

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.

• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.

• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

• Attention to detail.