Dietary Helper I

Job description

Shift and status Part time, Rotating, and Every other weekend. Job Summary: Reporting directly to the Nutrition Services Supervisor, responsible for all aspects of patient and retail meal service. Setup and stocking of workstation. Food preparation, assembly and service of patient and retail meals. Attention to special requirements for modified and restricted diets for patient meals. Delivery of patient trays and supplies to patient care areas. Retrieval of trays and return to kitchen. Cleaning and sanitation of work area, equipment, dishes and utensils, pots and pans. Use of commercial kitchen equipment. Knowledge and application of safe food handling practices. Maintain safety and sanitation standards of the work area. Communicate effectively. Provide excellent patient and family centered care and service. Essential Functions: Receives department deliveries from vendors, separates products, and distributes to appropriate storage areas. Stores product according to established standards to ensure food safety. Rotates stock and ensures proper FIFO procedures are followed. Monitors expiration dates and disposes of outdated product. Performs routine and special cleaning assignments. C...