Job Information
Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Dietary Aide in Reno, Nevada
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
Provides assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
Meets scheduled meal and snack times.
Follows all cleaning schedules and performs cleaning duties as scheduled.
Assists in loading food carts and serving meals.
Setting up the dining room and helping serve patients.
Assists in receiving and storing food supplies.
Attends departmental and in-service educational programs.
Follows defined safety codes while performing all duties.
Adheres to all appropriate sanitation and safety guidelines.
Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital.
Requirements
Education/Licensure:
One (1) year dietary aide experience required.
Prior experience in healthcare food service required.
Valid Serve Safe Certification preferred.
CPI obtained within 60 days of hire
Knowledge and Experience:
Demonstrates sound leadership skills
Knowledgeable on state and local code requirements for food service establishments.
Ability to prepare food combinations that add interest, contrast, and variety to a menu.
Knowledge of appropriate safe food-handling techniques.
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, and work assignments.
Ability to coordinate
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to change
Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Maintains confidentiality of patients at all times.
Sensitivity and willingness to interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
Knowledge with cooking equipment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Ability to work with people with a variety of background and educational levels.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, expanding organization.
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this job, this position is frequently required to do the following:
Stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand for sustained period of time.
Walk, push, pull, lift, carry objects from a lower to higher position or horizontally from position to position or otherwise move objects.
May use hazardous chemicals.
Feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips.
Express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly.
Hearing within normal hearing ranges.
Lift up to 50 pounds, exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently.
Minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction.
While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.
Benefits
We proudly offer the following:
Competitive rates
Flexible schedules
Tuition reimbursement
A full benefits package is available the first of the month following just one month of employment!
This package includes Medical (three plans to choose from), Dental (two plans to choose from), Vision, Life Insurance options, including plans for spouse and children, 401(k), Pet Insurance, Identity Theft insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and a very generous PTO plan and more!