DIETARY AIDE I (PT - Evenings)

GPS Technik AG; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dietary Aide I to support food service operations. Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards. This part-time evening role offers an entry-level opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• No formal education required, prior food service experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn and perform a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve patient food trays accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and package box meals for patients.
• Deliver and pick up food carts to patient care areas.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

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Description

The Dietary Aide I at Riverside Healthcare plays a crucial role in supporting the hospital’s food service operations. This position is responsible for serving patient meals, preparing boxed meals, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and ensuring that all food safety and sanitation standards are upheld. The Dietary Aide I also performs general cleaning tasks, including dishwashing, pot washing, and custodial duties, and is responsible for the proper handling, delivery, and pick-up of food carts to patient care areas. Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.

Scheduling Requirements: Part time, Evenings (4 to 8pm)

Essential Duties

1. Serve patient food trays accurately and efficiently.
2. Prepare and package box meals for patients and other needs.
3. Deliver and pick up food carts to and from patient care areas.
4. Ensure that all food safety and sanitation standards are maintained during meal service.
5. Correctly and safely use chemicals as per department standards.
6. Perform general dishwashing duties, including cleaning of dishes, pots, pans, and utensils.
7. Maintain cleanliness in backroom areas, tray line, dish room, and other food service areas.
8. Assist with custodial tasks related to the kitchen and food service areas, ensuring cleanliness and compliance with safety protocols.
9. Work on assigned tasks for special functions as directed by supervisors.
10. Follow job flow standards for patient care, dish room, and cleaning tasks.

Non-essential Duties

1. Assist with stocking and organizing supplies in various food service areas.
2. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors to support food service operations.
3. Participate in departmental training and team meetings when required.

Requirements

Preferred Experience

• No formal education or previous experience required, but prior food service experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn and perform a variety of tasks on the job.
• Strong attention to detail, especially regarding food safety and sanitation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills to work effectively with other staff.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive tasks consistently.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and handle food service equipment safely.
• Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Required Licensure/Education

• No licenses or certifications required.

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure to:

• Chemicals: Cleaning products, grease cleaner, sanitizer.
• Video Display Terminals: Occasionally
• Blood and Body Fluids: Occasional possibility to saliva and very rarely blood and/or vomit.
• TB or Airborne Pathogens: Frequent visits to patient floors, occasional visits to patient rooms.

Sensory Requirements

• Speech: Must be able to talk to staff and patients to complete assigned tasks.
• Vision: Needed to see food being served and cleanliness of work areas.
• Smell: Helpful to note presence of electrical/fire hazard.
• Hearing: Must be able to hear co-workers, customers and management.
• Touch: Needed to handle dishes, silverware, etc., without dropping. Exposure to wet and slippery surfaces.

Activity/Lifting Requirements

During the workday, employees are required to sit 0%, twist 2%, stand 80%, walk 40%, lift 20%, bend 10%, and reach above shoulders 5%. They may need to lift supplies up to 10 lbs continuously, 20 lbs frequently, and occasionally lift up to 35 lbs. Tasks include carrying trays, lifting supplies to shoulder height, and handling dishes and boxes. The maximum time for activities like standing or walking is specified to ensure safety and efficiency.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards

Work is primarily indoors with normal temperature and lighting, but noise levels are very loud, and humidity is high. Use of chemicals and machinery introduces mechanical and electrical hazards. Protective clothing includes slip-resistant shoes and PPE when using chemicals.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Telecommunications