Dietary Aide Senior - Shs

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

People Making a Difference!

***THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

Do you enjoy cooking and would like to help the citizens of Idaho? State Hospital South (SHS) is seeking applicants for Dietary Aide Seniors at the facility located in Blackfoot, Idaho.

In this position, incumbents begin to work in food preparation and in the application of dietary guidelines. Cleaning and sanitation are a primary responsibility of this position. Incumbents work around steam and cooking heat and involve bending, stooping, and standing up to five hours per shift. This work also involves lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. The schedule will be four 10 hour shifts and days will vary, including weekends and holidays.

Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation. 

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• excellent medical, dental and vision insurance- (full-time/30+ hours per week) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start 
• 11 paid holidays a year 
• paid parental leave
• multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457
• basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)
• wellness programs 
• ongoing training opportunities 
• an opportunity for student loan forgiveness
• and more!

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Food preparation

• Prepares salads, fresh vegetables and fruit, beverages, snacks, juice, salad dressings, and similar items for regular and modified diets. 
• Cleans, cuts, chops, dices, and slices foods. 
• Opens food containers and drains fruits and vegetables. 
• Slices and portions breads, cakes and pies. 
• Makes toast. 
• Operates mixer, coffee makers, can opener and other appliances. 
• Breaks and mixes eggs. 
• Makes sandwiches, prepares sack lunches and assists cooks in preparation of specialized foods. 

Food serving and area preparation

• Turns on and adjusts steam tables and refrigerated units. 
• Sets up dining areas with seating, tableware, condiment containers, napkin holders, and jelly holders. 
• Sets up salad bar. 
• Follows posted menu and serving schedules. 
• Portions salads, desserts, fruits, and other items on serving line. 
• Loads and unloads food carriers. 
• Arranges food, beverages, and dishes for serving. 
• Stocks kitchen storage areas and staple bins. 
• Deliver food to units. 
• May read and interpret dietary cards. 

Cleaning and sanitation

• Sweeps and mops floors. 
• Scrubs walls and windows. 
• Cleans steam and eating tables, food carriers, trays, and chairs. 
• Defrosts refrigerators. 
• Cleans walk-ins, storage areas, utensils, and equipment. 
• Operates commercial dishwasher. 
• Monitors temperature levels in dishwasher by checking gauges or using thermometers. 
• Monitors pH balance in dishwasher using chemical test strips. 
• Disassembles dishwasher and cleans room when finished. 
• Hand washes dishes when necessary. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• Good knowledge of sanitation and safety practices used in food handling.
• Good knowledge of equipment and devices (appliances) used in food preparation.
• Experience operating and cleaning kitchen equipment.
• Experience cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas.

 This position requires the following to meet the minimums mentioned above:

• At least 3 months of work experience in fast-food restaurant, using, cleaning, and sanitizing kitchen areas and equipment OR at least 3 months of work experience in an institution such as a school, hospital, or nursing home, using, cleaning, and sanitizing kitchen areas and equipment.
• On-the-job training for food service safety OR attended an 8 hour course (in-service training) or seminar on food service safety (this is not the same as on-the-job training) OR completed college, or vocational, food handling course or military food service training.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE

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If you have questions, please contact us at:

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(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

EMAIL:dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 
PHONE:(208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.