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Patient Dietary Aide - Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.25 - $16.75
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Indian Creek Main is part of a reputable health system recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. As a healthcare establishment, it upholds principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. The institution emphasizes accommodating employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring reasonable accommodations are available. It maintains strict adherence to organizational policies, including a health-system dispute resolution program that all employees agree to as part of their employment terms.Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school graduate or GED
  • one or more years of experience in related field
  • availability to work part-time shifts
  • ability to communicate effectively with nursing and dieticians
  • knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking methods
  • ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation
  • willingness to adhere to health system policies
  • physical ability to perform food preparation duties

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate or GED
  • one or more years of experience in related field
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to follow detailed instructions
  • basic knowledge of food preparation and safety standards
  • teamwork and professionalism
  • ability to perform technical duties in food preparation

Job Duties

  • Prepares and cooks to order foods requiring short preparation times
  • reads food order or receives verbal instructions
  • maintains patient diet orders and communicates with nursing if any issues arise
  • contacts dietician on call when problems arise with patient diet orders
  • prepares and cooks food according to instructions
  • performs fast food cooking duties
  • follows basic product directions for preparing, cooking, and serving foods
  • prepares foods by operating kitchen equipment, measuring and mixing ingredients, washing, peeling, cutting, and shredding vegetables
  • tastes products, reads menus, estimates food requirements, checks production and keeps records
  • cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment
  • promotes effective teamwork
  • displays professional behavior and positive attitude
  • adheres to organizational policies and procedures
  • manages hospital resources effectively
  • performs professional, clinical and technical competencies of assigned unit

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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