Dietary Aide - Food Services - Day/Evening

VCU Health; Callao (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health is seeking staff to support therapeutic diets and meal services for patients. Responsibilities include portioning, timely delivery, and adherence to departmental nutritional guidelines while maintaining a safe work environment for staff and patients.

Experience in healthcare food service is preferred, with a high school diploma or GED preferred. This role supports cafeteria service, production sheets, and compliance with policy and procedure.

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion meals according to therapeutic nutritional guidelines.
• Deliver meals to patients and maintain accurate service delivery.
• Complete production sheets and support cafeteria service.
• Maintain a clean and organized work station.
• Provide age-appropriate meals and nourishments per policy.

Skills

Food service

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Works under the supervision of the Supervisors, Manager and/or Director. Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services to include, but not limited to proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet the therapeutic nutritional guidelines, completion of production sheets, cafeteria service and cleaning of their designated work station. In addition, this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate meals and nourishments as described according to the departmental policy and procedure. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as our customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED: Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility.

Experience PREFERRED: Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility.

Education/training REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED preferred

Education/training PREFERRED: High school diploma or GED preferred

Independent action(s) required:

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

Additional position requirements:

Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical Lifting 50 – 100 lbs. Other: describe - exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged Standing, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive) Repetitive Motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Able to adapt to frequent change

Age Specific groups served: ALL

Compensation Range

$15.69 - $23.53

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

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