What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide/Food Service Worker position at Warren General Hospital?
We're growing our team at Warren General Hospital and seeking reliable, dependable individuals with a passion for food service, quality control and sanitation!
JOB DUTIES:
- Routine procedures in food storage, preparation, service and sanitation
- Preparation of patient trays
- Checks for accuracy as to selected menu items or following department protocol and use of diet manual
- Checks trays for proper food temperatures Assists cooks as needed
- Makes and serves coffee and special items to patients
- Delivers food carts to floors; heat and assemble trays for patients
- Prepares standard tube feedings using department protocol or as directed by supervisor
- Stocks kitchen on nursing units; stocks food items in stockroom, coolers and freezer
- Prepares various food items for patient and cafeteria services
- Performs cashiering duties including cashing out and depositing monies in the designated area for lock-up
- Prepares and serve food at special hospital functions
- Performs duties associated with food preparation and service in the Hospital’s snack bar by working in cooperation with the Hospital’s volunteers and Auxiliary
- Checks and records temperatures as determined by department protocol, including coolers, walk-in freezers and dishwashers
- Unlocks, opens and locks refrigerators, walk-in coolers, fire doors, turn off lights and electrical equipment including selected electrical breakers by following department policies and procedures
- Performs routine keyboard functions to obtain patient daily census reports using hospital order communication system, following department procedures
- Performs various cleaning functions and sanitation of work areas and equipment
- Performs pre-washing and washing duties for reusable china, pots, etc
- Follows and completes various reports
- Answers phones and intercoms
- Transports and disposes of garbage and rubbish
- Participates in Total Quality Improvement activities
- Participates in departmental cost reduction/cost savings activities
- Performs duties under the direction of supervisor and will also function without supervision as needed
- Provides food and services to any patient, employee, staff, visitor or community function as assigned and/or scheduled
- Performs related duties as required
- Demonstrates effective communication skills by conveying necessary information accurately, listening effectively, asking pertinent questions, etc.
- Communicates effectively with hospital departments and staff.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with patients, staff, and others using a humanistic attitude (anticipates needs, respectful, caring, courteous).
- Teamwork: interacts with fellow works in a way that promotes a harmonious and cooperative working environment.
- Follows all HACCP guidelines as it relates to food temperatures, sanitation, labeling and dating
WORK/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work flexible assignments and varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
Pay: From $14.56 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
Shift:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
