What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at St. John's Riverside Hospital?
Overview
St. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of service that spans generations.
St. John’s has been an integral part of the community since the 1890's and its’ commitment to provide the community with the most advanced medical services available continues to be the hospitals’ vision, mission and value. St. John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart and soul. St. John’s dedicated nurses give superior attention to those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and family-focused nursing care.
St. John’s Riverside Hospital staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's Riverside Hospital to their care.
Personalized care together with advanced technology is what it means to be Community Strong
Responsibilities
The Dietary Aide is accountable for initiating and completing a variety of food service tasks related to patient feeding. Performs a variety of patient food service duties, as well as other food service related tasks. Maintains a clean and organized work area; conducts other cleaning duties as assigned. Operates dish machine, works on tray line, washes pots, pans and serving utensils, load food trucks with meal trays, and prepares hot and cold food items as directed and following approved recipes. Operates food service equipment, assembles and delivers patient trays, sets-up and breaks-down carts, trays and different food service duties as directed.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Ability to speak, read, and write English. Ability to follow direction and work independently. Some knowledge of food preparation, sanitation, cleanliness, and neatness. Previous experience in the food service area preferred. Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
* This position requires to work at all sites (Dobbs Ferry Pavilion, Andrus Pavilion and Parkcare Pavilion)
