Dietary Aide

Department: 34008300 Nutrition Services
Shift: Permanent Evenings (United States of America)
Hours: 10
Contract: SEIU-4-United Service Workers
Weekend Rotation: Every Other
Job Profile Summary: 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.
Job Description:

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.

Job Requirements

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

Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Additional Job Description:

• .25 FTE (10 hours/week)
• 4- 5 hours per day
• Perm Evening
• Every other weekend
• Must be able to pass trays to patients and work in dish room
• SEIU Contract