DIETARY AIDE - MyMichigan Health : Job Details

This position performs a variety of duties in the Dining and Catering Services Department to provide the best quality care to patients, employees, and visitors. Duties may include, but are not limited to: serving/preparing food for Dining room service, serving/preparing food for theCafe, the processing of diet orders, selection of appropriate menus, utilization of modified/regular standardized recipes, distributing patient trays, operating equipment needed in service areas, operating cash registers, customer service and set up, preparation, service and cleanup of catered events, working in the pot and pan or dish room areas and restocking and maintaining areas.

(40%)* Oversees, inspects and monitors the timely preparation, set up, replenishment, accuracy, temperature, appearance and service of designated menu items and equipment in all service areas prior to the start-up of service. Assures temperatures are being recorded.

(35%)* Requests supplies needed and prepares all types of foods by appropriate method of cookery, utilizing proper food handling techniques, and following standardized recipes.

(25%)* Adherence to proper sanitation standards and cleaning schedules.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports any major concerns (i.e. spoiled products, unsafe food items, schedule coverage and staffing shortages).

Meets the special needs of customers and patients.

Assembles patient trays and delivers them to patient areas.

Requests supplies needed and assures proper labeling and storage of food products and/or menu order sheets.

Records statistical data required (actual quantities produced and used, meal count records).

Responsible for accuracy of standardized recipes, acknowledges diet orders utilizing EPIC and CBORD computer systems.

Operates cash registers. Monitors tray line for accuracy and appearance.

Sets up, serves and cleans up a variety of catered events (buffets, luncheons, teas, etc.).

Identifies and understands the different diets in accordance with the diet manual.

Assists co-workers to prepare food items required for assigned areas, utilizing proper food handling techniques and following standardized recipes.

Maintains proper sanitization standards and follows regular cleaning schedules in assigned areas.

Follows Health Department Regulations, The Joint Commission (JCAHO), Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA), and other regulatory agencies.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Employees are required to take a Computer Skills Assessment via the learning management system upon hire.

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Education: High School Diploma

Comments: or GED

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan. Knowledge of food preparation, service and modified diet restrictions as normally acquired through 1 to 3 years experience working in a medical care facility or similar setting preferred.