Dietary Helper

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: 

Reports to the dietary supervisor and/or cook of the Dietary Department.  Fills orders for food and supplies and performs preparation work for other areas of the Dietary Department in order to provide optimal food service to our customers. Assists cook as needed.  Follows facility policy and procedure and the mission and philosophy of the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and plans daily activities in order to complete the job in an efficient and effective manner.
• Recognize and deal with priorities and completes all assigned duties prior to end of shift.
• Meet all established time frames within the shift including start up times and break times.
• Work ahead as necessary to accommodate the needs of the cook.  
• Perform all duties in an independent manner with little or no direct supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle increased workload during periods of heavy workloads.  
• Show a willingness to take on additional tasks or assignments, change the work schedule and/or put in additional time when requested by coming in on days off and putting in extra time beyond the hours of shift.
• Understand the duties of other comparable positions in the department so that coverage can be maintained in emergency situations or to help out with unexpected department needs.  
• Recognize urgencies in co-workers workload and assists in completing their assignments where feasible and demonstrates a “needs no reminder” attitude after directions have been explained.
• Plates prepared: salads/desserts for service to patients/residents.
• All items are plated as close to serving times as possible.
• Foods served are of optimal quality.
• Proper handling and holding food is followed.
• Stock employee/guest cafeteria in a timely manner ensuring accuracy of completion and according to sanitation guidelines.  
• Reset tray accurately in a timely manner.

Education: Ability to read and write, follow oral and written instructions and do simple mathematics.

Experience: Experience preferred but not required.