Diet Aide

Job Description

Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: Prepares cold food for patients, delivers meals and snacks to the floors, and serves on the patient tray line. Stocks and restocks food for patients. Cleans and sanitizes work area. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Ability to read and write English, follow oral and written directions and make simple calculations.Licensure/Registration/Certification: NoneWork Experience: Prior foodservice experience helpful.Physical & Other Factors: Stands and walks most of day, Stoops, bends and reaches, able to lift up to 50 lbs, able to move portable kitchen equipment, must be able to have hands in soapy warm water.Work & Environmental Conditions: At times warm, moist, odorous atmosphere, temperature changes, floor slippery at times.Job Relationships (Responsible to/for, works with): Reports to lead diet aide, supervisor, manager. Works with all dietary and hospital staff members.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Putnam Hospital Center

Org Unit: 1208

Department: Dietary

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $19.03 Hourly