AIDE - DIETARY FT

American Advanced Management; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

American Advanced Management is seeking a Dietary Aide to support hospital food service operations in Amarillo, TX. You will prepare food items, assemble patient trays, deliver trays, and assist in the cafeteria as needed.

This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, food-handling certification, and basic computer skills. Healthcare food service experience and knowledge of therapeutic diets are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 years of dietary aide experience can substitute education.
• Food handling certification as required by State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items and assemble prepared foods for patient trays and tray line.
• Deliver trays and may serve in the cafeteria; provide cashiering duties as needed.
• Assist in cleaning the kitchen and dining room, including dishwashing.
• Receive dietary supplies deliveries and inspect freshness and accuracy.
• Rotate food stores and monitor expiration dates.

Skills

Dietary service

Patient tray preparation

Food safety

Professional image

Regulatory compliance

Computer literacy

Independent decision-making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Amarillo, TX 79106 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any Performs a variety of duties necessary for the operation of the food service department. Prepares food items and assembles prepared foods for patient trays, tray line assembly, delivers trays, and may serve in the cafeteria. Responsible for cleanup the kitchen and dining room, including dishwashing. Cashiering duties in the cafeteria as needed. May accept delivery of dietary supplies including inspection of products to ensure freshness and accuracy of delivery. Also assists in the rotation of food stores and monitors food expiration dates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Two (2) years of experience as a dietary aide in lieu of education will be considered.
• Food handling certification as required by State regulations.

Additional Qualifications/SKILLS

• Six (6) months previous food service experience preferred.
• Previous healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets is preferred.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

• Food handling certification as required by State regulations.

EOE