Diet Aide

• Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils
• Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area
• maintains organized work area
• Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service
• Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station
• Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service
• Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area
• Follows procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department
• Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food
• Reports to work in proper uniform as per departmental standards and/or hospital policy
• Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment
• Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs, reports faulty equipment, etc
• Demonstrates knowledge of 2-tiered Infection control plan: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signs
• Demonstrates knowledge of all patient safety guidelines: NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, Black Dot.

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Must be 16 years or older at the time of filing an application
• Previous hospital experience preferred, but not required
• Must be able to read, write and communicate routine information in the English language
• Perform simple arithmetic functions
• Ability to provide a high-level of customer service to all customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving
• Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean & healthy work environment
• Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions
• Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasks
• Works well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environment
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Previous hospital experience