Dietary Aide (On-Call position)
Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Las Vegas, nevada
Job Details
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Full Job Description
The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department.
- Performs defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment.
- Provides assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
- Meets scheduled meal and snack times.
- Follows all cleaning schedules and performs cleaning duties as scheduled.
- Assists with snack, salad, and dessert preparation and serving meals.
- Sets up the dining room and helping serve patients.
- Basic kitchen cleaning duties.
- Assists in receiving and storing food supplies.
- Completes side work and opening/closing duties.
- Attends departmental and in-service educational programs.
- Follows defined safety codes while performing all duties.
- Adheres to all appropriate sanitation and safety guidelines.
- This is an on-call position.
Requirements
- Entry level position - will train
- Previous experience in food service in a healthcare setting preferred.
- Valid Nevada Food Handler Certification or in the process of obtaining.
- Basic food knowledge
- Ability to prepare food combinations that add interest, contrast, and variety to a menu.
- Knowledge of appropriate safe food-handling techniques preferred.
- Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Ability to work in different environmental temperatures and weather conditions.
- Ability to interact with various patients and co-workers
- Able to work varying shifts that may include weekends and holidays
- Pre-employment drug screen conducted upon job offer.
Benefits
401K Retirement Plan