Dietary Aide - Columbus

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food preparation and meal service. Under the Dietary Manager’s guidance, you will prepare meals per standardized recipes, ensure portions and special diets are followed, and help maintain clean storage and service areas.

The role emphasizes safety and infection control, with responsibilities including assisting cooks, checking trays, and reporting hazards. This is a non-exempt position with a 6:00am–2:00pm shift.

Qualifications

• Previous cooking experience in a senior living environment preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals in accordance with standardized menu (recipes, portions, and special diets).
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist cook in preparing meals as necessary.
• Assist in checking diet trays and carts before distribution.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and universal precaution policies and procedures when preparing food, cleaning equipment, and performing other daily tasks.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas, freezer, and cooler in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Education

Senior living kitchen experience (preferred)

Job description

Contact information

• Name Cole Price
• Phone [phone]

Description

TITLE: Dietary Aide

REPORTS TO: Dietary Manager

Non-Exempt

Shift Hour: 6:00am - 2:00pm

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The primary purpose of the position is to prepare food as designated and serve meals to residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager.

ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare meals in accordance with standardized menu (recipes, portions, and special diets).
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist cook in preparing meals as necessary.
• Assist in checking diet trays and carts before distribution.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and universal precaution policies and procedures when preparing food, cleaning equipment, and performing other daily tasks.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager immediately.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas, freezer, and cooler in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Highly focused and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, visitors, and the general public.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous cooking experience in a senior living environment preferred.