Jr. Dietary Aide - Food Nutrition SJH - Full-time / Part-time

pspan style="font-size:12pt"MAIN FUNCTION:/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Performs routine repetitive tasks under close supervision.  May work in patient care areas, dietary service office, main kitchen, atrium dining room or tray room. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work area.  /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"                                                /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ollispan style="font-size:12pt"Receives written as well as oral instructions concerning the type, quantity, methods and timing for portioning, and service of foods and supplies./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="2"lispan style="font-size:12pt"Functions as dietary aide in main kitchen or tray room.                                                                    /span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="3"lispan style="font-size:12pt"Portions and serves food according to specification of supervisor.                                                                /span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="4"lispan style="font-size:12pt"Maintains cleanliness and neatness of entire work area including the equipment utilized, and appropriate work storage area./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="5"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Is responsible for the storage of foods and leftovers and the avoidance of food waste.                    /span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="6"lispan style="font-size:12pt"Follows sanitation codes and other applicable regulations concerning handling of food and equipment, and working area./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="7"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Distributes dietary carts (meals) to assigned nursing units./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="8"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Records telephone messages as required.                                                                               /span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"    9. Promotes and fosters the mission and philosophy of the Hospital during                   performance of job duties and community activities./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="10"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Actively supports and participates in Hospital's Performance Improvement endeavors.      /span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="11"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Performs other related duties as assigned./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="12"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Is responsible for attending all annual mandatory educational programs as required by position./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"** 13. Employee understands and demonstrates the importance of satisfying the needs of the customer/patient by interacting with him/her in a friendly and caring way, being attentive to the customer’s needs, both psychologically and physically, and by taking the initiative to maintain communication with the customer in order to provide a secure and pleasant experience with the Arnot Health./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"** 14. It is understood that this job description lists typical duties for the classification and is not to be considered inclusive of all duties which may be assigned./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ollispan style="font-size:12pt" Willingness to work for best interest of the institution./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="2"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Ability to work cooperatively with others./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="3"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Works under supervision, but some initiative is needed to maintain work flow and keep area clean and sanitary./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="4"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Willingness to work with realization that errors may result in serious consequences to patients./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="5"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Courtesy and tact in handling telephone calls and in inter-relations with other Hospital Departments./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p ol start="6"lispan style="font-size:12pt" Able to maintain confidentiality of patients, medical diagnosis, treatment, and other similar information./span/li/ol pspan style="font-size:12pt"                                                                                     /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"EDUCATION:/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"A student currently enrolled in high school.  Ability to read, write, speak, and follow oral and written directions as well as do simple mathematical calculations. Worker receives training in nutrition and therapeutic diets, sanitation and hygiene./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"EXPERIENCE:/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Experience is not required.  Worker receives on-the-job training in particular assignment.  Willingness to learn is essential./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"No CPR required./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"PHYSICAL DEMANDS:/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"This job requires a person who is able to be on their feet for long periods of time.  Reaches, lifts, stoops, and carries food and kitchen equipment.  Subject to frequent interruptions./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt" /span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"EXPOSURE CATEGORY:/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Category III: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.  And Category I tasks are not a condition of employment./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"#LI-MS1/span/p