SUMMARY:

Responsible for the preparation and service of food and dietary needs of patients, staff, and visitors. Prepares and delivers food trays to patients. Maintain high standards of sanitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepares meals for patient and cafeteria visitors according to the menu and prescribed standards of preparation, to include regular and special diets.

2. Responsible for the proper cleaning equipment, i.e. ovens, stoves, mixers, and dishes as needed and upon completion of the shift.

3. Responsible for proper set-up of hot food line, ensuring proper preparation of hot and cold foods. Serve portions according to prescribed amounts.

4. Ensure leftover foods are properly stored, labeled, and dated according to department policy and other regulatory standards.

5. Assist with proper check-in and storage of deliveries, rotate stock according to first-in/first-out process.

6. Demonstrate knowledge of age-appropriate nutrition and the ability to make acceptable substitutions on therapeutic diets.

7. Attend department meetings and training required by the hospital and dietary department.

8. This is list not considered exhaustive, there are potentially other job duties that could be considered a part of this position.

9.Follow all health and safety regulations

10. Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

1. Ability to follow directions precisely with attention to detail

2. Complete assigned tasks

3. Have dependable / reliable transportation.

4. Ability to relate well to people

5. Bilingual (preferred)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

* Must be able to pass background check, drug screening and E-Verify

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in commercial or hospital food service. (REQUIRED)

Demonstrate proper sanitation and food handling techniques

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Dietary Manager

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent required College degree preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.Requires long periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 30 lbs.

2.Computer knowledge to access and view a. computer screen for job related work tickets

3. Ability to perform repetitive hand and wrist motions for extended periods of time