Dietary Aide

Position: Dietary Aide

Department: Food & Nutritional Services

Shifts: Various shifts up to 12 hours

Pay: $15 per hour

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our customers Food & Nutritional Services team. The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving food in accordance with standardized recipes, ensuring quality and palatability, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct the preparation of various types of foods according to standardized recipes to meet standards of palatability and quality.
• Verify food temperatures according to policy.
• Maintain work areas and equipment, ensuring ovens, tables, sinks, and work areas are clean and sanitized.
• Ensure proper techniques are used in the storage, handling, and holding of all food items. Label, date, and wrap leftovers.
• Receive and store stock and supplies in appropriate places; notify Registered Dietitian of food shortages and equipment needing repair.
• Follow infection control policies, including hand washing policies when handling dishes and preparing nourishments.
• Demonstrate willingness to assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed; perform other duties as assigned.
• Verify temperatures of coolers and freezers, three-compartment sink, and dishwashing machine.
• Participate in monthly in-services.
  
  

Safety

• Provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Assess risks for safety and implement appropriate precautions.
• Comply with appropriate and approved safety standards.
  
  

Leadership

• Utilize appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Respond to department needs.
• Participate in and contribute to the quality improvement process for the department and the institution.
  
  

Conservation Of Resources

• Demonstrate an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness of the hospital.
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a hospital or similar food service environment is a plus.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
  

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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