DIET AIDE - South Shore Health

Job Description Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Supervisor and/or Chef, the Diet Aide's duties will be determined by the department they work in. Duties will include (but not limited to): - general kitchen cleaning duties as dictated by the department need - activities required for preparing and serving meals, post meal service tray retrieval and cleaning duties.Ensures all patient food service duties are performed in compliance with proper food handling techniques, infection control policies, and safety guidelines of the hospital and all regulatory agencies.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Kitchen
1. Performs daily cleaning duties of kitchen equipment using various cleaning machines providing a constant supply of clean cooking pots/utensils

2. Performs daily cleaning of assigned kitchen area; maintains organized work area

3. Assists tray line department with loading and transportation of food trucks during meal service

Dining Room & Patient Meals

1. Assists in preparation of supplies and setting up of tray line area and serves food at assigned station

2.  Serves patient meals and retrieves trays/dishes following meal service

3.  Performs daily cleaning of food trucks and work area

Follows procedures and standards of proper food handling, safety, and personal hygiene as required by the department.

a. Adheres to all food handling guidelines: proper hand washing, hairnets, gloves, no eating/drinking while serving or delivering food
b. Reports to work in proper uniform as per departmental standards and/or hospital policy.

Safety Awareness – Fosters a “Culture of Safety” through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.

a. Follows department standards: does not engage in horseplay, posts wet floor signs, reports faulty equipment, etc.
b. Demonstrates knowledge of 2-tiered Infection control plan: Universal Precautions, Isolation specific signs
c. Demonstrates knowledge of all patient safety guidelines: NPO signs, Falling Stars, Blue Stripe, Black Dot
 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Work Experience

Up to four (4) weeks to become proficient

Required additional Knowledge and Abilities

Contributes to maintaining a safe, clean & healthy work environment. 

Contributes to department goal for excellence in all patient interactions. 

Understands the daily needs of the department and works independently to complete tasks

Works well with peers contributing to a pleasant work environment

Manages stressful situations well