Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM), the dietary worker will prepare, season, and cook food for hospital patients, staff, and visitors.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
- Cleanliness:
- Maintains clean, neat areas, including walk-ins, back of house kitchen, and front of house serving areas (wiping down, sweeping, mopping, etc).
- Backs up Housekeeping in the cafe dining area by clearing tables and wiping surfaces as needed
- Utilizes proper dishwashing process (dishwasher, or by hand) to clean trays and kitchen items.
- Puts away clean items in designated areas.
- Disposes of grease in proper manner.
- Disposes of cardboard utilizing the campus cardboard compactor.
- Disposes of trash utilizing the campus trash compactor.
- Organization:
- Unloads freight to designated areas in a timely manner.
- Properly stores all food and non-food items in designated areas.
- Cooking / Consistency:
- Prepares meals according to specified recipes.
- Tests food for flavor, doneness, temperature, and adjusts as needed prior to serving.
- Ensures meals are palatable, with acceptable presentation.
- Efficiency:
- Replenishes food, drink, and non-food items as needed, using first in first-out method.
- Tracks inventory needs per station, per shift.
- Begins meal prep at the appropriate time to ensure that the meal is ready at the specified time
- Properly stocks station to be service-ready.
- Service:
- Serves hot and cold food on serving lines to staff and guests.
- Serves bedside meals in accordance with dietary orders.
- Assist Chef as needed with in-house catering service.
- Provides service at the point-of-sale cashier stations; counts till.
- Provides unreasonable hospitality.
- Safety:
- Follows safety guidelines to avoid potential injuries
- Follows HAACP guidelines when storing, washing, trimming, or preparing food.
- Records food and equipment temperatures as required for the position or assignment.
- Operates equipment safely and correctly.
- Follows guidelines to avoid work injury, such as proper lifting and handling of sharp objects.
- Consults with the Dietitian or CDM on modified patient diets as necessary.
- Monitors pre-made items to ensure safety and quality (checking warmer times, etc).
- Other duties as assigned.
Professional Requirements
- Ensures that appearance and personal conduct are always professional.
- Excellent attendance record.
- Wears appropriate clothing for job functions. Wears ID badge.
- Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians,administration, and staff.
- Represents the organization positively and professionally in the community.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices
