What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Services position at AMOREM?
Description
Participate in food service and food preparation activities while adhering to high quality standards and sanitation procedures.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Work with dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus
· Provide PCU staff & patients with patient menu options weekly
· Prepare and deliver patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences, and in compliance with special diets
· Prepare and maintain food at required temperatures in accordance with federal and state regulations
· Ensure patient meals are delivered at the specified times in policy and procedure
· Prepare adequate meal options for patients and maintain the nourishment areas for PCU staff to serve after dietary service hours
· Check and record required documentation logs
· Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained per manufacturers guidelines and kept in clean conditions
· Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
· Transport meals to other locations as needed
· Work with dietary coordinator to maintain adequate food and supplies based on menus and patient census
· Receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy
· Plan & execute catering requests as needed
· Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Excellent computer skills
· Proven performance in meeting deadlines with a high rate of accuracy
· Excellent telephone skills
· Knowledge of therapeutic diets & guidelines
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
§ High School Diploma Required
Experience:
§ Working knowledge of health care food service preferred
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable):
§ ServSafe – will be required within 6 months
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
§ Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; in excess of four hours per day
§ Walking, standing, sitting, driving
§ Hand dexterity to include writing; typing; filing records
§ Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
§ Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
§ Must have an automobile with required insurance coverage and state driver’s license
