Dietary Aide/Servers

North Big Horn Hospital District; Douglas (WY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Big Horn Hospital District is seeking a dietary aide to assist in all food functions in line with established policies and procedures. The role includes meal service, basic sanitation, safety compliance, and support for the Dietitian/Director of Food Services.

The position requires teamwork, English proficiency, and adherence to confidentiality and safety standards to protect residents. The work location is hospital-based with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma preferred.
• Must be 18 years old to be considered for Cook position.
• Current food handler permit.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be a supportive team member and contribute to team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.

Responsibilities

• Serves meals in accordance to established portion control procedures.
• Serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Serves meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties including work tables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers per policies.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cooking items per policies.
• Carries out garbage and keeps the work area clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Collects and distributes menus as instructed.
• Assists in checking dietary trays before distribution and delivering food carts to designated areas.
• Removes food carts, food trays from dining rooms to dishwashing area for cleaning.
• Treats all residents with dignity and respect; promotes residents’ rights.
• Follows safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information.
• Reports noncompliance to HR/compliance officer.
• Reports allegations of abuse/neglect to supervisor/administrator.
• Reports occupational exposures as required.
• Participates in life safety and emergency drills; supports emergency plan.
• Reports injuries and illnesses to supervisor.
• Follows infection control policies.
• Completes assigned training and skills competency.
• Maintains clean and properly arranged food storage areas.
• Ensures equipment and supplies are clean and maintained.
• Assists in inventorying/storing incoming food and supplies.
• Ensures food and supplies for next meal are ready.

Skills

English language proficiency

Teamwork

Independent decision making

Communication and tact

Food handler permit

Age 18+

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Job description

Provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma is preferred
• Must be 18 years old to be considered for Cook position
• Current food handler permit

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The dietary aide works with the facility's Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements

Assigned Tasks

• Serves meals in accordance to established portion control procedures.
• Serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Serves meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties as assigned to include work tables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers in accordance to established policies and procedures.

• Sweep and mops floors as directed.
• Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cooking items according to established policies and procedures.

• Carries out garbage and keeps the work area clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Collects and distributes menus as instructed.
• Assists in checking dietary trays before distribution and delivering food carts to designated areas.
• Removes food carts, food trays from dining rooms to dishwashing area for cleaning.

Additional Tasks

• Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents' rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.

• Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.

• Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.

• Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, and cooperates with all investigations.

• Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy.

• Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility's emergency plan.

• Reports work-related injuries and illnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection control policies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment, completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Maintains food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Ensures the department, necessary equipment and supplies are clean and maintained in a safe manner.

• Assists in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Ensures food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

Personal Skills And Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warr nt such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.

• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS, Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.

• May be subject to hostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Works in well-lit, ventilated area. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Communicates with medical and nursing staff, and other departments.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in the kitchen/storage areas.