PART-TIME Spanish & Haitian Creole Encouraged to Apply Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Director or Supervisor,
the Dietary Aide performs a variety of patient food service and dish
duties, as well as other related tasks. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prepares food trays for general and therapeutic diets. Prepares and
delivers items as requested by patients or departments. Maintains
trayline in a clean, neat and organized manner. Prepares special diet
foods as necessary. Delivers food carts to patient care units. Returns
carts to kitchen at designated times. Load and watches dishwashers.
Washes specified items by hand, i.e., pots, pans, knives. Disposes of
trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed. Puts clean dishes
and utensils away. Mops floors as scheduled and as necessary. Cleans
walk-in refrigerators and storage areas. Assists in preparing salads,
desserts and nourishments. Performs special cleaning duties as assigned
by the Nutritional Services Director/ Supervisor Maintains a good
working relationship both within the department and with other
departments. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.
Observes infection prevention and control practices at all times.
Participates in departmental performance improvement activities. Assists
in orienting new employees to department. Prepares individual fruit
dishes for meals