Aide, Dietary

Job Description

Job Title:

Cook/Dietary Aide

Department:
Nutrition Services

Reports To:

Nutrition/Environmental Services Manager

Location:

Hospital

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

The Cook/Dietary Aide is responsible for safe and sanitary preparation of food served to patients, residents, clients, physicians, and employees of the organization.

• Prepares and serves meals to patients, residents, clients, visitors, physicians, and employees in a safe and attractive manner.
• Ensures that dishes and cooking equipment are cleaned according to standards.
• Ensures food and equipment used to prepare food are maintained in a sanitary condition.
• Ensures that freight is checked in and put away in a timely manner.
• Adheres to standard working schedule.
• Maintains a clean and appropriate personal appearance.
• Displays an appropriate, positive attitude toward the job.
• Maintains or exceeds standards for good quality work.
• Follows accepted standard safety practices as directed by the organization.
• Shows understanding of the importance of visitors and treats all patients, residents, and clients with care, respect, and gives first consideration for their needs.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Adheres to the Hutchinson Health Employee Values.
• Maintains confidentiality of the organization and patients.
• Reports any health/medical errors.
• Observes all Environment of Care policies and reports safety risks or hazards immediately.

• Must be able to read, write, make simple calculations, and follow oral and written directions accurately.

• None.

• Knowledge of preparation and serving of food is preferred.
• Previous experience in food service is preferred.
• Knowledge of sanitation and cleanliness is required.
• Accuracy in following written and verbal orders is required.