What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Allina Health?
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
December 11, 2023Department:
45008300 Nutrition ServicesShift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)Shift Length:
8 hour shiftHours Per Week:
32Union Contract:
Non-UnionWeekend Rotation:
Every OtherJob 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.Be an essential part of creating healthier lives for Allina Health patients, employees, and our community. Assist with preparation, plating and delivery of meals while ensuring food safety. Food is a foundational part of every person's journey to becoming all together better.
Key Position Details:
- 32 hours per week
- Benefit Eligible
- Opportunity for additional shifts
- Weekend and holiday rotations required
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
- 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
Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
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