Dietary Aide

Providence Medical Center; Wayne (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Job summary

Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska is seeking a Dietary Aide to support the Nutritional Services team. The role involves tray-line setup, cashiering in the tray-line area, and dishwashing responsibilities, ensuring accurate diet orders and proper food temperature for service.

Responsibilities include maintaining sanitary tray lines, assisting with general food preparation, and supporting patient meal delivery while adhering to dietary restrictions and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Some experience in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate tray line according to patient menus and diet orders.
• Wash and sanitize dishes and equipment used in food service.
• Assist cook and dishwasher; maintain clean and sanitary dining and tray-line areas.
• Handle food and trays in compliance with sanitary practices and regulations.

Skills

Food service experience

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

• Location 1200 Providence Road,Wayne, NE, 68787,United States
• Job Category Nutritional Services
• Employee Type Non-Exempt - FT
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

Description

Shift Details: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM | Occasionally 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM | Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Department: Nutritional Services

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide is cross-trained to perform tray line and dishwashing functions. Tray line personnel are responsible for the set-up of the patient and staff tray line following posted or individual menus. They are responsible for placing appropriate food and condiments on patient trays and also the cleanliness of the tray line area. Dishwashers are responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing of patient and staff meal trays, utensils, dishes, pots, pans and equipment utilized in the preparation and service of food.

Essential Functions

• Tray Line Function
  • Review and check diet order list obtained from the nurse's station, making the necessary changes in diets and notifying the cook as to the changes made.
  • Set up the tray line and check prior to meal service to assure that it is ready for efficient and complete service of trays.
  • Check food to ensure proper temperature for service.
  • Keep the tray line sanitary and neat throughout the break or mealtime service.
  • Work the charging station/cash register in the tray line area of the cafeteria.
  • Place food on trays according to menu and diet regulations.
  • Handle food and equipment in accordance with the sanitary practices of the dietary department.
  • Serve late or hold trays; deliver food carts to suites.
  • Serve snacks or between meal nourishment as required by the patient and as stipulated in the diet order for that patient.
  • Clean up tray line area after meal service or tray service.
  • Dispose of or store leftover food in accordance with accepted procedures.
  • May assist cook in general food preparation for menu items.
  • May assist dishwasher in after meal clean-up of dishes.
  • Is responsible for the upkeep of the dining room (i.e., cleaning tables, removing dirty dishes and filling condiment holders).
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Dishwashing Function
  • Set up of the loader position on the tray line for patient meal service.
  • Prepare and assembling containers for beverages to be served to patients.
  • Place the appropriate beverage on the patient tray in accordance with the prescribed dietary restriction.
  • Load the patient trays into the food carts and delivering the food carts to the suites.
  • Deliver nourishments to outpatient areas as ordered.
  • Pick up the food carts containing soiled dishes and utensils and returning them to the dishwashing area for proper sanitizing.
  • Unpack and put away groceries.
  • Clean and sanitize of all food preparation and service equipment, including the food carts, from all meals served and between meal nourishments.
  • All other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education/Experience
  • High school diploma or GED, preferred.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
  • Some experience in food service, preferred.
• Computer Skills preferred
  • Email.
  • Microsoft Word.
  • Microsoft Excel.

Summary

Join Providence Medical Center and become part of a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to delivering quality patient care. We offer competitive compensation with shift differential, a complete benefits package with low-cost health insurance, opportunities for advancing education, certifications, and training, and the chance to help shape the future. As a PMC employee, you will also receive a free membership to our Wellness Center and a Retirement Plan with employer match contributions.

Guided by our mission of providing quality healthcare in the Spirit of Christ, we strive to be the hospital and employer of choice, living our values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.