BWH Diet Aide Per Diem

Bournewood Health Systems•East Killingly, MA

6d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide provides overall support to the Dietary Services department. Essential Job Function: Cleans and sanitizes juice machines and other areas within the Dietary Department; maintains the overall cleanliness of all dietary areas. Works posted schedule including holidays Sets up tables for patient meals. Records temperatures from dish machine on to temperature chart. Serves meals to patients. Prepares and delivers snacks to units. Washes dishes in dish room Puts away orders into walk-in refrigerator, freezer, store-room and kitchen making sure all products are rotated. (FIFO). Sweeps and mops floors. Takes out the trash. Demonstrates appropriate sanitation methods. Interacts with patients and staff in a respectful manner. Records refrigerator temperature. Wears assigned uniform and performs any other duties assigned by Supervisor. Assists the cook & Dietary Supervisor in food preparation and serving meals. Responsible for maintaining par levels of snacks, delivering and rotating snacks to the units daily. Cleans, organizes and maintains designated snack areas on the units.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills
Knowledge of sanitation requirements
Knowledge of Hazard Communication Standard
Knowledge of MSDS Sheets
Knowledge of appropriate food handling and food procedures
Must be able to participate in activities that enhance professional growth and development
Must be able to comply with facility safety, infection control and security program
Demonstrates conduct in keeping with Bournewood’s ethical standards
Able to support the facilities internal and external customer services standards
High school diploma or GED
Must be comfortable working with adolescent, adult, and various psychiatric populations
Must be able to speak, read, and write English
Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations, and foot traffic
Must be able to consistently meet deadlines
Finish all preparations at specified serving times
Must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs
Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions
Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, mixers, and dishwashers
Knowledge of essential hygiene factors involved in food preparation
Knowledge of cleansing products and the appropriate methods of cleansing a variety of surfaces
Must be able to work independently, in a restricted physical environment for extended periods of time
Must have the ability to perform several tasks concurrently
Must have skills in maintaining information as highly confidential
Must respond to persons served with kindness, respect, and compassion
Must refrain from judgmental and/or punitive responses
In case of challenging clients or situations-contact clinical staff as soon as possible for support

Responsibilities

Cleans and sanitizes juice machines and other areas within the Dietary Department
Maintains the overall cleanliness of all dietary areas
Works posted schedule including holidays
Sets up tables for patient meals
Records temperatures from dish machine on to temperature chart
Serves meals to patients
Prepares and delivers snacks to units
Washes dishes in dish room
Puts away orders into walk-in refrigerator, freezer, store-room and kitchen making sure all products are rotated (FIFO)
Sweeps and mops floors
Takes out the trash
Demonstrates appropriate sanitation methods
Interacts with patients and staff in a respectful manner
Records refrigerator temperature
Wears assigned uniform and performs any other duties assigned by Supervisor
Assists the cook & Dietary Supervisor in food preparation and serving meals
Responsible for maintaining par levels of snacks, delivering and rotating snacks to the units daily
Cleans, organizes and maintains designated snack areas on the units