Dietary Aide PRN

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a respected medical center as a PRN Dietary Aide. This role involves preparing and serving food while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for patients and visitors. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values quality service and employee satisfaction. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards in food service. If you’re looking for a flexible role that makes a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and able to perform routine food service duties.
• On-the-job training provided; previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food, clean kitchen and dining areas.
• Collect payments and balance cash drawer daily.
• Assist with maintaining department equipment and records.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Food Preparation

Cash Handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Summit Medical Center - Edmond, OK

Position Type: PRN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Description

Summit Medical Center is looking for a PRN- Dietary Aide to join our team. Position is available at our Edmond hospital, on an as needed basis.

Summit Medical Center has established an outstanding reputation for quality services. Credit for this goes to every one of our employees. We are committed to doing our part to assure each employee has a satisfying work experience and can take pride in working at Summit Medical Center.

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of routine duties related to the preparation and serving of food; cleans kitchen, cafeteria, and storage area and cooking utensils. Performs various cashier duties involving collecting funds, issuing receipts and daily balancing cash drawer. Assist in setting up for cafeteria services.

The staffing of Summit Medical Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities:

1. Sets up and serves patient trays in accordance with established schedules and procedures; Prepares and delivers items as requested by patient care units or patients.
2. Assists in preparing salads, sandwiches, desserts, and nourishments; Prepares coffee and foods for food service.
3. Cleans the kitchen, cafeteria, storage area, and cooking utensils.
4. Operates dishwasher to ensure all dishes and utensils are clean; Puts clean dishes and utensils away.
5. Prepares, loads, transports, and cleans food carts.
6. Collects, processes, and disposes of trash, cans, bottles, and similar debris and transports to disposal area.
7. Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
8. Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
9. Receives payment for food and drinks from visitors and staff.
10. Greets all customers promptly and courteously.
11. Balances the cash drawer daily.
12. Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
13. Attends meetings as required.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.
15. Maintains established center/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
16. Maintains confidentiality of patient and center related business.
17. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other center employees.
18. Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.
19. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and center business.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent; Must be 18 years of age.
2. On-the-job training
3. Previous food service experience preferred.

Special Skills and Knowledge:

1. Answer Telephones
2. Good Customer Service Skills
3. Maintain logs

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Attends hospital-sponsored and in-service training programs as required by department.
3. Compliance with the attendance policy.
4. Compliance with continuing and mandatory education programs.
5. Ability to respond quickly, physically, and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition change.

Physical/Mental Requirements for Position:

1. Ability to read and write (legibly.)
2. Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively.
3. Ability to document information accurately.
4. Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
5. Ability to understand and resolve simple problems.
6. Ability to understand simple instructions.
7. Ability to constantly walk, stand up to eight hours.
8. Ability to frequently utilize full range of motion, including crouching, stooping, reaching, bending, and twisting.
9. Ability to frequently lift, pull, push up to 35lbs.
10. Ability to see and hear and distinguish color.
11. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
12. Ability to function independently without constant supervision.

Bloodborne Pathogen Classification:

Category 1-Occupational exposure