What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Madison County Hospital?
Are all hospitals the same? Not on your life. Hospitals are as different as the people who work in them. At Madison Health, our staff members know that kindness and compassion have a healing power all their own. They recognize that they each play a special role in creating a caring environment for our patients.
We are always looking for caring healthcare professionals to join our family of caregivers. Our associates are empowered to help improve the lives of others and the quality of care our patients receive.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition/Professional Development reimbursement
- Hospital paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance
- Retirement savings account with employer match
- Employee wellness program
Why London, Ohio?
London is a growing community just 25 minutes west of Columbus, OH. London offers a small town feel while still being close to metropolitan areas where you have easy access to a blend of entertainment and cultural experiences.
About the position: As a Housekeeper at Madison Health, you will be responsible for all functions of Café serving on café line, stocking warehouse, and washing dishes. Assisting in the preparation of tray line for patients and other customers. Shift is 11:00am to 7:30pm, with availability every other weekend.
Key job qualities/duties:
- Performs day to day food preparation functions to ensure meals and snacks are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Provides customers with exceptional dining experience.
- Assembles and serves meal according to diet orders, menus and patient/guest specific requirements. Mediates patient/family concerns regarding meal service.
- Performs sanitation for assigned work area and stock area as needed to meet department needs. Follows State Health codes for safe and proper preparation, labeling, handling and storage of food items.
- Assists with the preparation, cooking and assembly of meals in accordance with the menu in safe and sanitary manner. Ensures proper preparation and portioning of foods according to standardized recipes and menu.
- Assumes the role of a patient advocate with respect to the Room Service program. Instructs patients and families on meal ordering system. Assesses patients' ability to utilize the meal ordering system and follow up with appropriate staff member if unable to participate. Communicates with nursing staff, dietitians and director with any suggestions for improving meal service to the patients. Serves as a quality control assurance point of every aspect of the room service program.
- Ensures accurate fulfillment of orders and checks food quality. Returns food that does into meet quality standards such as temperature, color, and doneness.
What qualifications are we looking for?
- High School diploma or equivalent.
