What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide- Full Time position at Hale County Hospital?
Applicants must apply with an active, current email and phone number.
HCHCA is a drug-free workplace. All potential new hires must undergo a drug screening before employment.
This job description covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other work assignments not mentioned.
SUMMARY
The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing, seasoning, and cooking a variety of foods flowing prescribed recipes, diets and procedures to be served to patients, employees and guests.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Cooks and prepares food for patients, employees, and guests.
2. Assembles prepared food and delivers and returns trays to the kitchen area.
3. Orders food and supplies weekly for the dietary department.
4. Participates in menu planning and recipe development.
5. Cleans and maintains sanitary conditions in kitchen and cafeteria area.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Adheres to and promotes the established policies and procedures of HCHCA.
2. Keeps freezers, refrigerators, and pantry clean and sanitary.
3. Stores food and supplies in appropriate areas.
4. Attends 75% of all departmental meetings.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
1. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. Excellent communication skills - oral, written, and listening.
3. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
4. Operation of basic kitchen equipment.
5. Previous kitchen experience preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Standing for sustained periods of time.
2. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, climbing.
3. Exposure to hot and humid environments and machine noise, chemicals, and powders.
4. In and out of cold and freezing temperatures.
5. Subject to cuts, burns, and wet floors.
6. Classification Category III – Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.