Cafeteria - Diet Aide

In this position you will :

Support the Performance Improvement process

Follow and support hospital policies. Follow the principles and requirements outlined in the Commitments and Compliance Integrity Program Employee Handbook and any other organizational or departmental materials related to compliance with laws and regulatory requirements

Maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors

Patient-Care Positions : Consider individual needs in communication with, assessment of, and treatment of patients and staff, including ethical, cultural, psychosocial, religious, and age-specific aspects to include infant through the elderly

Follow policies related to work attendance and dress code

Maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors

Regular and predictable attendance is required for all positions. Failure to meet this standard can result in progressive discipline up to and including termination

Consider individual needs in communication with patients and staff, including ethical, cultural, psychosocial, religious, and age-specific aspects, to include all ages

Support patient rights and the organization’s code of ethical behavior

Record temperatures and assures foods are at proper holding temperature. Take corrective action if food does not meet standards

Follow procedure by wearing gloves when handling any food item

Prepare cafeteria for each meal and in between meals as assigned, assuring all areas are set up in an attractive appetizing manner

Insure all areas are stocked and are readily available to customers

Serve employees, visitors, physicians, and volunteers cheerfully and respectfully

Observe proper portion control techniques

Clean and sanitize areas of the cafeteria as assigned

Clean and sanitize all equipment used for patient and cafeteria meal service

Maintain sanitation records as assigned

Maintain proper levels of all food items by observation and communication with cooks; communicate effectively with all areas of department

Perform cashiering duties; maintain accurate cash collection and cash reports

Prepare espresso with proper technique

Use / maintain / clean a variety of equipment such as cash register, espresso machine, coffeemakers, toaster, waffle irons, steam table, and soda dispenser

Test prepared foods by taking temperatures and tasting

Inventory patient and employee kitchen areas and restocks according to schedule

Understand diet types and restrictions necessary to perform the job

Has knowledge of unit practices and diet order processes

Communicate with appropriate staff regarding patient’s diet

Has knowledge of patient menu regarding good choices and ingredients

Perform basic functions within Meditech system to record and print patient diet, food and allergy information

Use sound judgment when offering alternate selections to patients, of modified diets, and does not offer foods contraindicated.

Refer a nutrition problem to the registered dietitian if beyond their scope

Attempt to handle patient request / complaint on own. Involve registered dietitian and / or other staff as needed

Accept additional work or reduced hours during periods or low patient census

Qualifications :

Required qualifications for this position includes :

High School Diploma -OR- GED

Washington State Department of Health Food Handler's Card

Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing effectively in English

Basic Math Skills

Preferred qualifications for this position include :

Previous hospital -OR- food service experience

About the ministry you will serve :

Providence Mount Carmel Hospital is a Critical Access hospital in Colville, WA serving a three county area in Northeast Washington.

We are a progressive, full service hospital offering advanced medical and surgical care as well as specialty support and outpatient services.

Our Mission

As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.