Compassionate Dietary Aide: Patient Meals & Kitchen Support

Advocate Health Care; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Dietary Service Worker to assist in hospital meal preparation, assembly and delivery. You will monitor temperatures, stock patient nourishment items, and ensure proper portion control and safety.

Role requires good communication, teamwork and adherence to sanitation standards; you will be involved in area meetings and mandatory in-services to meet regulatory agency requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to work well with others and be customer oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles food following recipes; documents temperatures as assigned.
• Stocks patient floor kitchenettes with bulk nourishment and supplies; monitors refrigerator temps.
• Serves food to patients, staff and guests with proper portion control and safety standards.
• Prepares area with necessary food and supplies within established time frames.
• Distributes meals according to dietary procedures.
• Keeps trayline refrigeration stocked and replenishes as needed.
• Interacts with patients to assist with menu selections considering age, diet, and preferences.
• Operates food service equipment safely and reports malfunctions.
• Performs routine cleaning with appropriate chemicals; handles ware washing and sanitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support dietary service operations.
• Participates in area meetings and in-services to meet regulatory standards.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Customer orientation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Dietary Service Worker to assist in hospital meal preparation, assembly and delivery. You will monitor temperatures, stock patient nourishment items, and ensure proper portion control and safety.

Role requires good communication, teamwork and adherence to sanitation standards; you will be involved in area meetings and mandatory in-services to meet regulatory agency requirements.