Diet Aide I | Irregular Part-Time, Shifts Vary

Phelps Health; Phelps (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is looking for a Diet Aide 1 to support our kitchen operations in a hospital setting. The role involves washing and sanitizing dishes, transporting meals to patient areas, and assembling patient trays per the menu.

Successful candidates will have a high school education or equivalent and may have up to 3 months of food service experience, with on-the-job training available. Safety and sanitation are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Up to 3 months experience in food service, learnable through on-the-job training or previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry dishes and pots/pans as per job assignment.
• Delivers patient meals to areas, timely to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Assembles patient trays per menu.
• Completes temperature logs and cleaning logs to ensure proper sanitation.
• Cleans and ensures neat and organized work areas including equipment within assigned job area.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food service

Sanitation

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.

No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family.

General Summary

• The Diet Aide 1 is responsible for washing and sanitizing of patient and cafeteria trays, utensils, dishware, transporting food to patient areas, and minor food production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry dishes and pots/pans as per job assignment.
• Delivers patient meals to areas, timely to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Assembles patient trays per menu.
• Completes temperature logs and cleaning logs to ensure proper sanitation.
• Cleans and ensures neat and organized work areas including equipment within assigned job area.

Education

• High school education or equivalent preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Work Experience

• A minimum of up to 3 months experience in food service which can be learned through on-the-job-training or previous experience.

Certification/License

• Not Applicable

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Mental ability required to follow written and verbal instructions and perform simple math tasks. Long periods of standing and walking. Ability to read and write. Ability to learn and understand policies and procedures. Ability to lift up to 40 lbs at a time during shift.

Working Conditions

• May come in contact with patients. Will experience heat and noise from the kitchen, and ware washing areas. Will experience wet floors and exposure to hot steam, water, chemicals, glass breakage and sharp knives.