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DIETARY AIDE (PART TIME/PER DIEM)
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Worcester, MA Worcester, Massachusetts |
About this job
Diet Aide (PT/PER DIEM)
Worcester, MA • 555 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA, 01605
Description
• Clean cooking equipment in kitchen
• Transport food and non food items to and from assigned country kitchen as directed.
• Understand and follow nutrition guidelines as determined by clinical staff are followed.
• Plate and serve all food properly according to the established recipes, utilizing proper portion control.
• Knowledge and understanding of menus and recipes.
• Knowledge and execution of proper food handling
• Garnish all plates, presentation is important
• Hold all food at proper temperatures to ensure food is presented attractively.
• Cover, label, and date all food to be stored in the refrigerators and freezers.
• Take food and supply inventory daily (or as directed) and provides storeroom staff par stock order as directed.
• Maintain the temperature log system, and follow up with appropriate staff upon if results fall outside the boundaries.
• Recognize problems and work towards improving systems and procedures.
• Inform supervisor or manager of any problems relating to missing or defective equipment.
Requirements
•High School or equivalent plus post high school specializing in food service training.
•1 to 3 years experience in the food service industry, preferable in a healthcare setting
•Knowledge and experience of methods and procedures involved in cooking, salad preparation, sandwich making, sanitation, and storage.
•Basic knowledge of therapeutic diets.
•Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language
•May be exposed to heat, cold, moisture, odors and other food service area elements.
•Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, prolong standing
•Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
•Must be able to push and/or pull food carts
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