Dietary Aide (Sacramento)

REPORTS TO: Director of Dietary Services
DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Participate in provision of quality meals and nutritional services to patients, staff and guests.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves meals to all cafeteria customers.
Cleans work area as necessary or assigned.
Accepts and reconciles deliveries and puts away stock.
Assists the cook and dietary supervisor in food preparation.
Participates in activities which enhance professional growth and development.
Performs related duties, as requested.
Upholds the Organization’s ethics and customer service standards.
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience:
High school degree or equivalent required.
Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic; must be able to consistently meet deadlines; and finish work at specified serving time; must be flexible in work hours in order to meet patient and organization operating needs.
Must maintain self-control in volatile or hostile customer services interactions.
Must be able to read and comprehend recipes or instructions on prepackaged products.
Must be able to use kitchen equipment such as mixers and dishwashers; knowledge of the hygiene factors involved in food preparation.
Must be able to work independently, in a result-restricted physical environment for extended periods of time.
Must have ability to perform several tasks concurrently.
Reach forward, up, down, and to the side.
Stand for minimum periods of one hour at a time.
Lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
Preferred Experience:
Food service in a hospital or facility setting.
Benefits
Eligible employees receive vacation premium pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401(k), healthcare & dependent care spending accounts, generous paid time off, life insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability coverage.