Dietary Aide

ClearSky Health; Harker Heights (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

ClearSky Health in Texas seeks a full-time Dietary Aide to assist in patient meals, support meal service for patients, visitors, and staff, and help with preparation and delivery of meals.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Food Handler’s permit, and at least 1 year in healthcare food services. Proficiency in basic calculations and computer tasks is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills (data entry, email, records).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and pre-ports food for regular and therapeutic diets.
• Cleans and sanitizes food prep equipment and area.
• Assists in stocking dietary items for patients.
• Operates dish machine per procedures.
• Maintains records of patient diet information.
• Interacts with patients and families considering age/developmental needs.

Skills

Food safety

Patient diets

Basic math

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year healthcare food service experience

Job description

Our hospital provides high-quality care that transforms the lives of those living with disabling injuries and illnesses. We distinguish ourselves through our commitment to excellence, to our patients, to our employees, and to the communities we serve.

We are looking for a Dietary Aide to join our team! This role will be full-time and will provide assistance in the service of meals for patients, visitors, and staff, as well as various processes related to the preparation and delivery of meals.

This is a fulltime position.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets, according to the planned menu and as directed. Handles food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes all food preparation equipment and ensures that it is kept in safe and operable condition. Completes general cleaning, maintenance, and sanitation of work area.
• Assists with keeping Dietary department stocked with essential patient food items.
• Operates dish machine according to established procedures.
• Maintains records regarding patient diet information.
• Utilizes concepts of age/developmental stages in interactions with patients and families.

Minimum Job Requirements

Minimum Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• 1 year experience in healthcare food services preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Documentation

• Food Handler’s permit required.
• Must maintain acceptable driving record, current driver’s license, and insurability.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of patient diets and safe food handling requirements and use of Nutritional Care Manual.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Demonstrates proficiency with general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

• A significant amount of standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling often for prolonged periods.
• Lifting/exerting of up to 50 lbs.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear overhead page.

ClearSky is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We also offer competitive pay and provide 401K Match and access to an Employee Assistance Program for our PRN staff. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients!