Diet Aide I | Irregular Part-Time, Shifts Vary

Phelps Health; Rolla (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Phelps Health is seeking a Diet Aide 1 to support patient care by washing and sanitizing dishes, delivering meals, and assembling patient trays. Responsibilities include maintaining sanitation through logs and keeping work areas clean and organized.

This entry-level role offers on-the-job training in a hospital kitchen environment. The position emphasizes adherence to safety procedures, ability to lift up to 40 lbs, and basic math for temperature and sanitation records.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Up to 3 months experience in food service.

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

Food service

Education

High school education or equivalent preferred

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.*At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care.*