Dining and Catering Aide

MyMichigan Health•Alpena, MI

About The Position

Processes new diets and menus or changes to existing diets or menus. Tallies and records nutrition information, and informs dietary staff of patient requirements based on this information. May assist in basic food preparation, caterings, work schedules, provides on-the -job training for new diet leaders and oversees trayline operation during patient meal periods.

Requirements

Must demonstrate proficiency of use with computer, calculator, telephone, and answering machines.
Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
High Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Prior medical center or institutional coking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

(10%)Assist Dietitians and Dietetic Technician in tabulation of patient menus and nourishments.
(10%)Updates patient cardex to reflect current diet orders for pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
(10%) Oversees trayline operation during patient meal periods.
(10%) Make up and adjust department work schedules as instructed.
(10%)Initiate call-ins for vacancy coverage and update overtime records as instructed.
(10%) Responsible for service for medical center meetings that have requested food or beverage.
(10%)Covers Dietitian and Dietetic Technician's absence to a limited extent when qualified as instructed.
(10%) Fills in payroll summary for approval of Department Head.
(10%) Provides on-the-job training for new diet leaders as required.
(10%) Performs other related miscellaneous duties.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.