Job Information
Universal Health Services Dietary Aide in CONWAY, South Carolina
Responsibilities
The Lighthouse Behavioral Health Hospital is seeking a Full Time Aide/Food Services Associate to join our team:
The Food Services Associate is responsible for the following: Assisting with preparing the salad bar, if applicable, maintaining and adequate supply of beverages, ensuring the cafeteria and dining room remain clean at all times, assisting in the preparation and delivery of patient meals and room supplies, operating the dish machine, assisting the cook as required and stocking kitchen necessities on each floor as required and stocking cafeteria with needed items.
Qualifications
The following are job requirements for the position of Dietary Aide/Food Services Associate
Comply with established guidelines for sanitation and safety
Assist the cook in preparing each meal tray for specified units
Set up the salad bar and prepare vegetables, salads and other salad bar items in a neat and orderly fashion (a.m. diet side)
Ensure the salad bar displays an attractive and tasteful appearance
Washes dishes and maintain the dish room area in a clean and orderly fashion
Utilize portion control guidelines when preparing food
Record dish machine temperatures on daily log after each meal, and record sanitizer strength in the morning daily
Follow cleaning assignments of the dining room and food preparation area daily
Maintain an adequate supply of beverages and ensure coffee pots remain full
Interact well with patients in the serving line providing good customer service and offer assistance when needed
Encourage a harmonious working relationship in the department as well as with all employees of the facility
Report any equipment malfunction immediately to the Food Service Cook/Supervisor, Cook or Dietary Director
Clean tables and chairs after lunch and mop cafeteria floor at approximately 1:30 p.m.
Ensure coffee and paper goods orders for units and departments are done
Make sure all units are stocked with milk and snacks each day, including HS stacks for special diets
Other duties as assigned and weekend work is often required