Dietary Tech (Non Registered) FT McAllen

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Health Services in McAllen is seeking a team member to manage dietary supply inventories, execute data entry, and support clerical tasks according to hospital procedures. You will maintain PAR levels, stock dry storage, and ensure accurate recordkeeping.

The role involves computer-based ordering, stock replenishment, and potential weekend or on-call shifts. Prior experience in food service and adherence to safety standards are preferred.

Qualifications

• Familiar with basic inventory control standards and documentation requirements.
• Fundamental knowledge of aseptic technique and/or food handler certification.
• 9-12 months relevant experience with food and other food service materials.
• Basic knowledge of Universal Precautions and Aseptic Technique.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines, with accuracy.
• Strong math and analytical abilities for inventory counts and calculations.
• Commitment to compliance with policies, training, and reporting of issues.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with food vendors to maintain efficiency and keep dietary supply area PAR levels. Maintains cleanliness and restocking of dry storage and cooler/freezer(s). Performs routine data entry, supply distribution and clerical support tasks.
• Under supervision, handles inventory management, uses a computer and software to prepare and submit orders, maintain records, replenish stock, and plan for future use based on orders and forecasts.
• May perform receiving, stocking, distributing and packing, and inventory control. Occasional weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, or on-call status may apply.

Skills

Inventory control

Aseptic technique

Food handler certification

Independent worker

Math skills

Compliance training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic computer skills

Tools

Computer usage

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Communicates with food vendors to maintain efficiency and ensures dietary supply area PAR levels are maintained. Must maintain cleanliness of and restocking of dry storage and cooler/freezer(s). Daily performs routine data entry, supply distribution and clerical support tasks that require previous knowledge of department or hospital procedures. Examples of work performed might include data entry, responding promptly to telephone or e-mail requests, stocking supply carts in accordance with a pre-determined schedule, maintaining files and records, interpreting data, resolving routine problems, or answering questions.

Under supervision, performs a variety of manual tasks related to the management of food and paper supply inventories in dietary. Uses a computer and applicable software to prepare and submit orders. Also uses a computer to maintain records, replenishes stock, and plans for future use requirements based on orders, production schedules and forecasts. May perform receiving, stocking, distributing, and packing in addition to inventory control. On occasion it will be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on an on-call status. This position summary contains the most relevant duties and responsibilities and does not exclude other assignments not mentioned. Please see Environmental Conditions below.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Familiar with basic inventory control standards, record keeping, and documentation requirements.
2. Fundamental knowledge of aseptic technique and/or food handler certification
3. Typical incumbent has 9-12 months relevant experience working with food and other food service materials.
4. Typical incumbent has basic knowledge of Universal Precautions and Aseptic Technique.
5. Ability to work independently (self-starter), quickly, accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines, heavy workloads and in the presence of customers while producing desired results.
6. Math and analytical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide to count inventory, perform measurements, and calculate total work order times.
7. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

• High School diploma, GED, or Higher Education required.
• Basic computer skills preferred

Certified by the City of McAllen or Edinburg (depending on facility employed) or accredited by the State of Texas and ANSI-the American National Standard Institute as a food handler

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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