Dining and Catering Aide

Responsibilities: (10%) Assist dietitians and dietetic technicians in tabulation of patient menus and nourishments.(10%) Updates patient cardex to reflect current diet orders for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.(10%) Oversees trayline operation during patient meal periods.(10%) Make up and adjust department work schedules as instructed.(10%) Initiate call-ins for vacancy coverage and update overtime records as instructed.(10%) Responsible for service for medical center meetings that have requested food or beverage.(10%) Covers dietitian and dietetic technician's absence to a limited extent when qualified as instructed.(10%) Fills in payroll summary for approval of Department Head.(10%) Provides on-the-job training for new diet leaders as required.(10%) Performs other related miscellaneous duties. Other duties and responsibilities:

• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.
• Certifications and Licensures:n/aRequired Education:
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED

Other Information: Experience, Training and Skills:

• Must demonstrate proficiency of use with computer, calculator, telephone, and answering machines.
• Prior medical center or institutional cooking experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
• Physical/Mental Requirements and Typical Working Conditions:
• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief, and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance, and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Sedentary. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 0-10 lbs.
• Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education): HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED