Dietary Assistant II Job Notre Dame Indiana USA,Restaurant/Food Service

Location: Notre Dame

Dietary Assistant II

Sisters of the Holy Cross is accepting applications for two part-time (24 hours a week) Dietary Assistant II position. Participates with others in the preparation and serving of food and beverages, assists with stocking food items and supplies in work areas, and always follows sanitary guidelines.

Essential Functions

Completes the processing of produce, the preparation of salads, the assembly of meal trays, table service in the dining room, and the processing of menus.

Under supervision, assures that all areas of dietary responsibilities are met in a timely and sanitary manner.

Assures that all necessary dietary equipment, utensils and food contact surfaces are clean, sanitized, and ready for use.

Prepare food and beverages according to menus/production sheets.

Ensure that prepared, served items are attractive and correctly portioned.

Keep work areas well stocked with food items and supplies as specified.

Arranges and restocks serving areas (food, beverages, salads, clean dishes and utensils).

Follows food safety and sanitation guidelines consistently.

Sweep and maintain floors as assigned.

Assembly and delivery of catering orders.

Documents required temperatures (foods, equipment, etc.) and alerts manager to irregularities.

Follows instructions and safety rules when working with cleaning products.

Duties require lifting to 50 pounds. Always maintain safe techniques.

Maintains attendance and observes working hours, starting time, lunch period, breaks, quitting time, etc.

Complies with work rules, regulations, and instructions, follows established systems and procedures, completes assignments with minimal supervision.

Serve hot food in the dining room and cold food on the salad bar.

Help with serving drinks and ice cream in the dining room.

Work any position on tray line as scheduled.

Tally menus from the convent floors.

Prep items to be served on the tray line.

Being able to alternate items for allergies and intolerances.

Puree items as needed.

Work hand in hand with the cook and salad to discuss items on the menus.

Help in the dish area as needed.

Clear tables in the dining room.

Clean, sanitize and reset tables.

Check food on tray line to ensure the Sisters are receiving the correct diet and the items they requested.

Any other duties as assigned by Nutrition Services management.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma preferred.

Experience

One (1) year of relevant experience in an institutional setting is preferred.

Responsibility

Must be able to follow policies and procedures relating to food service, especially in sanitation. Adverse decisions may impact the quality, timeliness of meals and services. Requires the ability to properly follow written instructions in all areas of responsibility.

Problem-Solving

Problems require solutions based on knowledge and good judgment.

Personal Interaction

Internal communications with Nutrition Services staff and residents. Additional interactions with guests of the sisters and volunteers.

Work Environment

Pleasant work environment.

Equipment Utilization

Requires operating knowledge of food service equipment such as oven, blender, food processor, toaster, coffee maker, etc.

Hazards or Fatigue

Ordinary care and caution must be exercised while performing work activities. Duties require lifting to 50 pounds.

Planning and Organizing

Works on a daily and weekly schedule under supervision.

Directing and Instructing

Not required.

Budgeting

Not required.

Scope of Supervision

Not required.