Dietary Aide

Laurel Heights Hospital located in Atlanta Georgia has a full-time DIETARY AIDE. Laurel Heights Hospital is an intensive Residential Treatment/Acute and Autism Spectrum Disorders Program for children and adolescents. We serve and treat severe and complex psychiatric and behavioral difficulties and co-occurring psychiatric issues. The Dietary Aide duties are as follows: ● Food is placed on the serving line on time ● Is aware of appropriate food items to be served to patients and refers to ● Greets and converses with patients, staff and guests in keeping with effective customer service ● Assures there are plenty of eating utensils, trays, napkins, cups, and any ● Other items needed by customers of the cafeteria ● Is pleasant and helpful when responding to guest needs ● Follows sanitary guidelines as established by supervisor and regulatory agencies ● Covers, labels, and dates all suitable leftovers for storage ● Provides customer service to the point in which cafeteria guests comment positively on the service provided them during meal times ● Is always extremely neat and clean while serving meals projecting a positive image for the dietary department ● Has an exceptional grasp of regulatory guidelines and implements the procedures with ease and minimal direction. ● Food is presented on serving line in a very aesthetically pleasing manner. ● Washes dishes, trays, and utensils promptly and thoroughly. ● Checks water temp. to assure compliance with health and safety standards. ● Washes pots and pans promptly and thoroughly. ● Cleans tables and dining area adequately after meals as assigned. ● Takes down and cleans serving line promptly after meals. ● Sweeps and mops kitchen as necessary. ● Properly cleans and sanitizes work area and equipment. ● Promptly removes trash as assigned. ● Takes and records temp of refrigerator. ● Adequately performs other cleaning activities as assigned by dietary supervisor. ● Readily utilizes any extra time while on duty to perform cleaning tasks. ● On own initiative organizes cleaning projects. ● Promptly receives deliveries when notified of their arrival. ● Is polite and helpful to delivery people. ● Follows correct procedures when putting delivered items in their proper storage place. ● Stores items in a timely manner. ● Effectively monitors the use of supplies and notifies supervisor when supplies are limited. ● Voluntarily assists supervisor in maintaining a written inventory of supplies. ● Recommends cost conscious methods of utilizing and ordering supplies. ● Independently organizes or re-organizes supplies and materials. ● Alerts supervisor to need for replenishing inventory. ● Slices and chops items as assigned for the cooks to use in meal preparation. ● Places dessert items in serving containers to be placed on serving line. ● Prepares other items such as salads and beverages. ● Sets up buffet lines or salad bar when used. ● Stocks galleys on units with juice, milk and snack items. ● Is cooperative and prepares other items or assists in other means when asked. ● Takes pride in the presentation of food and assure it always appears attractive. ● Volunteers to prepare other food items and cook particular dishes from time to time. ● Consistently performs tasks before being asked. EOE.