Job Details
Job Location HealthBridge of Arlington Heights - Arlington Heights, IL Education Level High School **Positions:** Dietary Aide, dining room attendant, kitchen helper, restaurant server, cook
**Salary:** based on prior experience
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**Description:**
This is a new medical facility with a spotless kitchen. It feels more like a hotel than a medical center. We will have patients (we call them guests) of all ages recovering from surgeries or devastating illnesses. When you are sick and away from your home, food can quickly become the highlight of your day. And, we want you to give them a 5 star experience. We have two bistros that offer wholesome and fresh snacks such as sushi and green salads - one main dining area, room service and an immaculate kitchen with state of the art equipment. * Must have prior experience with food service in a medical setting
* Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
* Must be able to read, write in English and understand state and federal regulations regarding sanitation requirements and proper procedures.
* Must be comfortable working with and around critically ill patients
**JOB DESCRIPTION**
**POSITION TITLE:** Dietary Aide **EFFECTIVE DATE:** 1-1-2016
**DEPARTMENT:** Dietary **SHIFT:** Days/AMs/PMs
**REPORTS TO:** Director of Food Services **STATUS:** Hourly
**PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION:**
The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals. Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Services Director/Manager or Cook, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. Prepares and delivers food and trays, washes dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards. Provides good customer service. Follows all facility policies and procedures .
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS STATEMENT**
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
**SAFETY FACTORS:**
**Risk Potential to Blood/Body Fluids:**
**Category I**: Tasks in this category involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, and require the use of personal protective equipment.
**Category II**: Tasks in this category involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned category I tasks.
**Category III** : these tasks require no exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissues, and category I tasks are not a condition of employment.
**ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Equipment and Supply Functions**
* Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
**Resident Rights**
* Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
* Knock before entering a resident's room.
**Miscellaneous**
* Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
**Working Conditions**
* Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.
* Moves intermittently during working hours.
* Is subject to frequent interruptions.
* Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
* Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
* Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.
* Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
* Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
* Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
* Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
* Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator.
* May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area.
* Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
* Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dietary services/activities.
* May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
**Experience**
* One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing care facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
* Must have a sanitation certificate.
**Specific Requirements**
* A high school diploma or GED is required. Specialized training in foodservice is desirable. May be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course.
* General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
* Able to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards
* Knowledge of quantity food production and servicing techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
* Computer ability in email, word processing programs and Excel.
* Must be fluent in English-reading, writing and speaking.
**Physical and Sensory Requirements**
(With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)
* Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
* Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
* Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
* Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
* Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
* Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
* Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
* Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
* Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
* May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
**Acknowledgment**
I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein. I hereby accept the position of Dietary Aide and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility's established procedures. I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants (including tobacco smoke), and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures. I further understand that I may also be exposed to the Hepatitis B Virus and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the hepatitis B vaccination.
I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment can be terminated at-will either by the facility or myself and that such termination can be made with or without notice.