Per Diem Dietary Aide - Surgery Partners : Job Details

Job Summary:The Dietary Aide is under general supervision of the Dietary Manager and assists with meal preparation, dining room assistance, dishwashing and cleaning of the kitchen. Assists in the kitchen area prior to, during, and after meals are served to patients, staff and visitors. Assists in maintaining the kitchen work areas, and keep equipment, utensils and serving areas clean and orderly.Hours:* Per-DiemEssential Job Functions:* Assists cooks with meal preparation, as directed* Takes food orders via telephone and fax* Washes hands before handling food to be served, before touching clean dishes and utensils, and after touching anything soiled* Carries out certain duties routinely without direction such as wrapping silverware and filling condiment containers in the dining rooms* Properly operates the dish machine to wash dishes, glasses, cups, trays and silverware* Washes pots, pans and processing equipment* Maintains daily cleaning tasks and makes sure they are completed to regulations of state and federal agencies. Cleans dish machine and dish room area* Cleans and sanitizes food delivery equipment* Completes the final clean-up in the dish washing are to include the pot and pan area, cleaning floor, floor mats and drains. Makes sure all sinks are cleaned out and counter tops are cleaned and sanitized* Verifies meal requests for accuracy, before leaving the kitchen and when delivering patient and guest meals* Helps prepare, portion, wrap, cover, date mark, label and refrigerate food for meal(s) assigned* Sets up trays and serving carts according to established procedures, delivers to all areas of the hospital and notifies staff. Helps clear trays from rooms and scrapes waste into trash cans* Uses food preparation equipment properly, cleans and stores appropriately, and reports repairs if needed* Records dish machine, refrigerator, freezer, sanitizing solution and food temperatures daily* Assists in keeping kitchen floor dry, wiping or mopping up spills immediately* Helps stock supply shelves in storage area and assists with putting away food supplies when deliveries arrive* Attends mandatory inservice education meetings and applies information to job tasks.* Reports any evidence of pests or rodents in kitchen area to Dietary Manager* Maintains exemplary customer service principles for efficient food preparation and delivery* Assures personal compliance to all state and federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety* Assures personal compliance to patient's rights* Complies with the schedule established by the Dietary Manager and communicates any concerns* Demonstrates effective leadership skills and abilities* Demonstrates the ability to work in a professional manner and cooperatively with co-workers* Communicates effectively with co-workers and others* Displays a positive attitude toward job and others* Has the ability to work additional hours and in different positions if needed* Regular and prompt work-site attendance* Completes all other tasks and related duties as assignedQualifications, Knowledge & Ability:* Ability to read, write, perform basic counting duties, and understand directions* Excellent communication and customer service skills* Presents a positive attitude and a spirit of teamwork at all times while working in the department* Wisconsin ServSafe Certification must be completed and obtained within six (6) months of employment