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Diet Aide - Part Time

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY, United States
Salary Range: 19.72 -
Work Type: Part-Time
Standard Hours: 20
FTE: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Day/Eve 8
Work Shift: Monday - Friday with every weekend. Varying shifts from 7am - 3:30pm, 11:30am - 8pm , AND 3pm - 8pm. Varying holidaysV
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Description

DESCRIPTION
Performs a variety of routine tasks in the main kitchen, tray line, dishwashing area and cafeteria according to standard practices and procedures. Complies with regulatory requirements.
 
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: 9th grade education preferred.  Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
Experience: On the job training provided.
License: N/A
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS
1. Serves as assigned to assure the timely and efficient service of meals to patients, guests, and employees at Vassar Brothers Hospital.
2. Serves as assigned on the cafeteria steam table to ensure the timely and effective service of meals to employees and visitors of Vassar Brothers Hospital.
3. Delivers and retrieves meal trays for patients at their bedside, special functions orders and patient nourishments as assigned to meet the needs of efficient ad optimum patient care.
4. Scrapes dirty patient trays to ensure that they are adequately prepared for washing.
5. Washes dishes, pots and utensils to ensure proper sanitation in preparation for meal production and service.
6. Handles and distributes properly, all clean wares at the end of washing/sanitizing cycle.
7. Prepares and processes salads and other cold items for service to patients, guests and employees or special function events.
8. Prepares and processes desserts, nourishments, and tube feedings for service to patients.  Prepares and processes desserts for service in cafeteria.
9. Maintains the kitchen areas free of debris and ensures proper sanitary conditions throughout the facility.
10. Promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to hospital and department policies and procedures.
11. Guest Relations Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, family members, visitors and hospital personnel as defined in the philosophy of Vassar Brothers Hospital.

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: Vassar Brothers Medical Center

Org Unit: 1230

Department: Dietary

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $19.72 Hourly

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