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Dietary Aide- PT Evenings at Avera Health summary:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting in meal preparation and service at Hendricks Community Hospital, ensuring quality meals for patients and residents. The role requires good communication skills, understanding of special diet needs, and cooperation with dietary staff. This position also involves maintaining sanitation standards and following proper food handling techniques while working in a team-oriented environment.

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Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!

Position Highlights

Hendricks Hospital is looking for a Dietary Aide to join our wonderful team!

Our dietary staff are responsible for providing quality meals for our patients and residents.

The starting wage for this position is $16 an hour-Weekend and holiday rotation are required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school degree, preferred.
• Must have a good working knowledge of all products used in the Dietary Department.
• Must have a basic understanding of food production.
• Must possess good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to plan own work schedule for the day based on the menu and to meet the meal schedules.
• Must be able to work with and secure the cooperation of fellow dietary employees in order to implement the meal.
• Must be able to work with geriatric residents and understand their special diet needs
• Must exhibit a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
• Must exhibit tact, courtesy and good judgment skills when dealing with residents, patients and staff.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Meal Service

• Assists cook in preparation and service of meal. May dish salads and desserts, prepare vegetables and beverages and assist cook in meal production.
• Assists in tray assembly, tray/cart delivery, dining room service and clean up.
• Assists with in-between meal nourishment preparation, service and clean up.
• Assists in receiving and storage of food supplies.
• Ability to prepare some foods, understand diet requirements and ability to follow prescribed diets.

Dishwashing

• Assists in washing dishes following meals.
• Assists in pot and pan washing during shift.
• Sanitation and safety
• Prepares food in a sanitary manner. Uses proper food handling techniques.
• Maintains a clean working environment.
• Follows posted procedures for safe operation and care of equipment.
• Ensures frequent precautionary measures are employed to prevent accidents.
• Completes assigned cleaning duties.

Other

• Complies with facility policies.
• Follows through on resident rights.
• Attends in-service and other necessary training.

HCHA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Keywords:

Dietary Aide, Food Service, Patient Care, Meal Preparation, Sanitation, Healthcare, Nutrition, Teamwork, Geriatric Care, Hospital Jobs

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