Dietary Associate - Food & Nutrition - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise; Sayre (Bradford County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Guthrie Enterprise in Sayre, United States, is seeking a dietary aide to join the patient services team. The role involves assisting in food preparation and tray assembly for patients, staff, and employees, while following department policies to ensure quality service.

The ideal candidate will have grammar school education and be able to read, write, and communicate effectively. Some experience is desirable but not required, with emphasis on safety and sanitary practices within a hospital dining

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and understand written and oral communication.
• Some experience desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Performs functions of a food service helper according to department policy and procedure.
• Prepares assembly line station for patient tray service in a timely manner.
• Assembles food items for patient tray service according to marked menu.
• Transports food carts to and from designated areas on patient floors in a safe and timely manner.
• Collects all garbage in Dietary and Cafeteria areas and transports to compactor/incinerator in a timely manner.
• Scrapes and washes all dishware from patient trays and employee cafeteria according to department sanitation procedures.
• Scrubs and sanitizes all pots and pans and organizes in designated area.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
• Demonstrates age specific communication skills.
• Maintains a neat, clean and sanitary work area.

Skills

Age-specific communication skills

Education

Grammar school education

Job description

Position Summary

To be an active member of the dietary team to provide the best dietary service for patients, employees and staff.

Education, License & Cert

Must have grammar school education, should be able to read and write and be able to understand written and oral communication.

Experience

Some experience desirable, but not necessary.

Essential Functions

1. Performs functions of a food service helper according to department policy and procedure.
   • Prepares assembly line station for patient tray service in a timely manner.
   • Assembles food items for patient tray service according to marked menu.
   • Transports food carts to and from designated areas on patient floors in a safe and timely manner.
   • Collects all garbage in Dietary and Cafeteria areas and transports to compactor/incinerator in a timely manner.
   • Scrapes and washes all dishware from patient trays and employee cafeteria according to department sanitation procedures.
   • Scrubs and sanitizes all pots and pans and organizes in designated area.
   • Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
   • Demonstrates age specific communication skills.
2. Maintains a neat, clean and sanitary work area.

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned.