Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide participates in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests.

Essential Duties:

• Serves meals to all cafeteria customers.
• Cleans work area as necessary or assigned.
• Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock.
• Assists the cook and dietary supervisor in food preparation.
• Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
• Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

Requirements

Education and/or Licensure – High School degree or equivalent preferred. Must obtain a valid Food Handlers Certificate within 30 days of hire..

Experience – Two (2) years’ experience in a kitchen or customer service role helpful, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Additional Requirements – None.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish all food preparation at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
• Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions.