The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting with sides and other various duties to keep the kitchen running smoothly.  This position will include evenings and Weekends.

 Essential Functions

• Assist with sides for employees.
• Help with meals for meetings (QA, Doctor’s luncheons, Board meetings, etc.)
• Help work pick up door for breakfast & lunch.
• Help with Med/Surg when needed.
• Assist with Nursing Home MDR at breakfast.
• Help keep reach in cooler stocked and freezer in neat order.
• Help make tea.
• Stock café for breakfast and lunch.
• Keep work area clean and neat.
• Help keep walk-in cooler and freezer in neat order.
• Remove any outdated items.
• Seal, label and date all open items.
• Complete daily and weekly cleaning assignments to include removing garbage.
• Maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills.

 Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Wear BCMS issued identification badge while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Ensure adequate staffing of assigned departments.

Qualifications

• Restaurant experience, preferred.
• Experience with menu development and dietary restrictions, preferred.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Knowledge of culinary trends and best practices.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to understand and meet restaurant standards for health, safety, and excellence.
• Ability to remain alert and focused in an environment that is noisy and fast-paced.
• Ability to work effectively with kitchen staff.
• Work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and prioritize scheduling of work.
• Maintain confidentiality of all staff, medical, financial, and/or legal related information.
• Complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner.
• Handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner.