Dietary Aide

VCU Health; Callao (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking a food service worker to support therapeutic diets and meal services under supervision. Duties include portioning, delivering meals, completing production sheets, cafeteria service, and station sanitation, while following safety policies.

The role emphasizes providing age-appropriate meals, maintaining a safe environment, and adapting to a fast-paced setting with frequent customer interactions. Physical requirements include lifting up to 100 lbs and prolonged standing.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service, preferably in a healthcare facility.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services, including portioning and delivery of food items to meet nutritional guidelines.
• Complete production sheets, provide cafeteria service, and maintain a clean work station.
• Demonstrate knowledge to provide age-appropriate meals; promote a safe work environment and adapt to a fast-paced setting with frequent customer interactions.

Skills

Food service experience

Healthcare setting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Works under the supervision of the Supervisors, Manager and/or Director. Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services to include, but not limited to proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet the therapeutic nutritional guidelines, completion of production sheets, cafeteria service and cleaning of their designated work station. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate meals and nourishments as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility. Experience PREFERRED: Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility. Education/training REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED preferred Education/training PREFERRED: High school diploma or GED preferred Independent action(s) required: Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Additional position requirements: Age Specific groups served: All Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical Lifting 50 – 100 lbs. Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances Activities: Prolonged Standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Repetitive Motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change Age Specific groups served: ALL

Compensation Range

$15.69 - $23.53

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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