Dietary Aide (Sacramento) - Northern California Behavioral Health System

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 holiday 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.