Dietary Aide

Nexus Health Systems; Shenandoah (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Health Systems seeks a Diet Aide to prepare and serve meals while upholding strict sanitary standards. You will assist the cook, help with tray assembly, and support patient nutrition plans as ordered by physicians.

The role emphasizes efficient workflow, respectful patient interactions, and adherence to hospital policies. Requires HS diploma, 1 year in food service, and the ability to obtain CDM certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in institutional or commercial food service preferred.
• Basic computer skills required; valid driver’s license; tuberculosis test within 14 days; CDM certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Food Safety Manual regarding food preparation practices.
• Checks sanitary, temperature, and dishwasher function; maintains cleanliness of kitchen/cafeteria and equipment.
• Ensures utensils and servingware are clean and ready for service.
• Assists with checking meal trays for accuracy and ensuring timely delivery.
• Assists with maintaining adequate food supplies, storage, and rotation.
• Follows Texas Department of Health sanitation, safety, and infection control policies.
• Prepares and serves special diet orders (e.g., pureed, low sodium).
• Assists cook with meal preparation and delivers formulas to nursing stations.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDM Certification (Certified Dietary Manager)

Job description

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide prepares food and maintains the work area in accordance with all sanitary and safety regulations. The Dietary Aide assists the cook with serving food that is palatable and appealing in appearance, and that adheres to food preferences in accordance with physician orders.

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide prepares food and maintains the work area in accordance with all sanitary and safety regulations. The Dietary Aide assists the cook with serving food that is palatable and appealing in appearance, and that adheres to food preferences in accordance with physician orders.

Job-specific Responsibilities

• Adheres to Food Safety Manual regarding any food preparation practices.
• Checks and records proper sanitary, temperature, and function of dishwasher and pot wash areas.
• Ensures cleanup of kitchen/cafeteria and equipment daily, including sweeping, mopping, and garbage.
• Ensures utensils and serving equipment/dishes are clean and ready for the next meal service.
• Assists with checking meal trays for accuracy.
• Assists management in assuring that adequate food supplies are maintained, including appropriate storage and rotating of supplies.
• Follows facility policies and procedures regarding proper sanitation, safety, and infection control as mandated by the Texas Department of Health.
• Prepares and serves special diet orders (such as pureed, low sodium, mechanically soft, cold food preparation, etc.)
• Keeps work area clean and free of hazardous equipment.
• Works safely with all equipment and duties.
• Assists with all meal transport as needed.
• Addresses patients, staff, and visitors with warmth and respect.
• Provides services graciously and courteously.
• Assists the cook with meal preparation as needed.
• Utilizes time efficiently and completes duties without sacrificing the quality of work.
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and days scheduled to meet the department's needs.
• Deliver formulas to correct nursing stations.
• Provides A.M. formulas according to written recipes and following proscribed methods of sanitation.
• Delivers P.M. formulas according to formula delivery chart maintained by supervisor.
• Prepares and delivers snacks to nurse's station each morning using snack chart.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in institutional or commercial food service preferred

Licensure/Certification

Basic computer skills required
Must have a valid driver's license
Must obtain current tuberculosis test within the first fourteen (14) days of employment
Must obtain Certified Dietary Manager Certification 6 months after Hire date.