Dietary Aide - Midway

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Midway (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to prepare meals and assist in serving residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards under the supervision of the Dietary Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED and previous cooking experience in a senior living environment is preferred, with a focus on safety and sanitation in food handling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Previous cooking experience in a senior living environment preferred.

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

Organized

Detail-oriented

Multitask

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Contact information

• Name Cole Price
• Phone [phone]

Description

TITLE: Dietary Aide

REPORTS TO: Dietary Manager

Non-Exempt

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:

• Organized and detail focused.
• Courteous and professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous cooking experience in a senior living environment preferred.