Dietary Aide

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Dietary Aide to support patient meal service. You will assemble meals, deliver trays, stock nourishments, and maintain clean work areas per safety guidelines.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma and 1-2 years in foodservice or institutional settings. On-the-job training for infection control and safe food handling is provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma - Preferred.
• 1-2 Years Foodservice or institutional food preparation/service - Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Trays and nourishments are delivered to patients following established patient identifier procedures.
• Stocks and prepares work station prior to meal service. Assembles meal trays using standard procedures and portions.
• Sets up assigned position according to procedure. Handles dishes and silver using approved chemicals and infection control procedures.
• Food is prepared, portioned, labeled for each diet according to standardized recipes and safety procedures.

Skills

Foodservice knowledge

Hygiene & safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Job description

The Dietary Aide performs a wide variety of duties related to patient meal service function.

Education

High School Diploma - Preferred

Experience

1-2 Years Foodservice or institutional food preparation/service - Preferred

License & Certification

None Required

Core Job Functions

• Trays and nourishments are delivered to patients following established patient identifier procedures. Nourishments are stocked on patient units using par system as assigned, rotating stock and discarding outdated products.
• Stocks and prepares work station prior to meal service. Accurately assembles meal tray using standard procedures and portions. Cleans and restocks work station following meal service.
• Sets up assigned position according to procedure. Handles dishes and silver using approved chemicals and following appropriate infection control procedures. Properly stores clean dishware and utensils for next meal period.
• Food is accurately prepared, portioned, covered and labeled for each diet according to standardized recipes. Safe food handling procedures are followed.

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