Description
General Summary of Position
Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Services Supervisor and the Patient Services Manager, the Dietary Aide perform a variety of duties from serving food items to patients, associates, and guest, to dish room/sanitation duties. Dietary Aides are cross-trained to work every position on the tray line: i.e., starter, expo, checker, Hospitality Aide. Dietary Aide serves food to customers in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner, as well as clean up after serving hours. The Dietary Aide under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Services Supervisor maintains the sanitation standards in compliance as indicated in the cleaning schedule/assignment in the serving area as well as all of the equipment and dining room tables. Some light food preparation such as cold salads, grill items, cold sandwiches, cutting pies and cakes, preparing desserts, etc., is required of this position.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
Experience
- Some food experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
- Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
- Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the MedStar SPIRIT Values, hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
- Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and co-workers.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
This position has a hiring range of $17.5 - $28.73
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