Dietary Aide

Memorial Healthcare - Owosso, MI

Owosso, MI

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Performs a variety of dietary duties includes all responsibilities associated with meal assembly, delivery, and clean up. Small amounts of food preparation may be necessary. Other duties include those necessary to support departmental operational needs, efficiency and time commitments. Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

Responsibilities

• Coordination, setup, and serving of food and/or support materials associated with patient and cafeteria areas.
• Cleaning of equipment and areas associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Preparation and service of foods required for patient meal supplementation in-between normal service hours.
• Ensuring all areas are adequately stocked with appropriate materials and are ready for service for all shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in food service is desirable.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• Must have ability to organize and maintain safe work environment in all assigned areas.
• Must be able to understand Dietary procedures and the basic principles of food and nutrition in a health care environment.