Dietary Associate

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Job summary

Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital is seeking a kitchen/dietary support team member responsible for general sanitation, food preparation assistance, and safe service in a hospital setting. The role reports to the Dietary Manager and is classified as non-exempt.

The ideal candidate has at least six months in food service, is at least 18 years old, and possesses a high school diploma or GED. The position involves maintaining cleanliness, food handling, safety procedures, and daily closing duties

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience in food service and preparation desired.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED desired.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general order and cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room and storeroom.
• Follows proper procedures when putting away deliveries, labeling and dating of product and breaking down boxes.
• Keeps all towels and soap dispensers clean and stocked throughout shift.
• Transports ice from ice machine to the front end (drink counter) and to the salad counter as needed.
• Maintains temperature log using T-sticks or recommended thermometer.
• Cleans and returns all pots, pans, china, flatware, trays, storage containers, other items, utensils and equipment in a timely manner, following standards and policies.
• Sets up and maintains 3-compartment sink. Changes water as needed and maintain proper levels of chemical additives to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize items. Check soap supply and use test strip to be sure that correct amount of sanitizing agent is present.
• Maintain a clean dish machine and monitor soap and rinse additive supplies. Replenish dishes and dry trays to the counter in a timely manner.
• Follows standardized cleaning, safety and sanitation procedures. Practices the “clean-as-you-go” philosophy.
• Maintains floor and traffic areas by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and spot cleaning.
• Performs daily cleaning assignment and follows closing procedures.
• Be sure every area has clean trashcans in place. Discard all trash and empty cardboard bins.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for general kitchen sanitation in accordance with facility standards, guidelines and regulations. Assist in food preparation, delivery and service.

Reports To: Dietary Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of six months experience in food service and preparation desired. Must be 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED desired.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category III, office environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for the general order and cleanliness of the kitchen, dining room and storeroom.
2. Follows proper procedures when putting away deliveries, labeling and dating of product and breaking down boxes.
3. Keeps all towels and soap dispensers clean and stocked throughout shift.
4. Transports ice from ice machine to the front end (drink counter) and to the salad counter as needed.
5. Maintains temperature log using T-sticks or recommended thermometer.
6. Cleans and returns all pots, pans, china, flatware, trays, storage containers, other items, utensils and equipment in a timely manner, following standards and policies.
7. Sets up and maintains 3-compartment sink. Changes water as needed and maintain proper levels of chemical additives to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize items. Check soap supply and use test strip to be sure that correct amount of sanitizing agent is present.
8. Maintain a clean dish machine and monitor soap and rinse additive supplies. Replenish dishes and dry trays to the counter in a timely manner.
9. Follows standardized cleaning, safety and sanitation procedures. Practices the “clean-as-you-go” philosophy.
10. Maintains floor and traffic areas by vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and spot cleaning.
11. Performs daily cleaning assignment and follows closing procedures.
12. Be sure every area has clean trashcans in place. Discard all trash and empty cardboard bins.

Comply with facility Standards of Behavior and complete all required education assignments within the designated timeline

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee must be capable of prolonged standing and walking on a continuous basis, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.