Dietary Assistant - Grand Bahama

Essential Functions:

• Delivers foodservice on a timely basis, including patient meal trays, tea service, nourishments and catered functions when ordered
• Follows proper dishwashing procedures including proper rack assembly, presoaking flatware, keeping clean and dirty areas separate, replenishing chemicals when needed
• Checks the diet card before assembling meal tray and initiates change of menu if needed
• Assembles food trays neatly and accurately
• Refrigerates cold foods immediately after use
• Pours hot beverages just prior to tray assembly
• Performs all routine cleaning duties   
• Replenishes supplies in meal service areas when assigned
• Performs special cleaning duties as assigned
• Rotates food stores (FIFO), restocks supplies
• Receives and stores foodservice supplies from vendors as assigned
• Records dishwasher rinse temperatures and food storage temperatures as assigned 
• Cares for equipment and supplies in the work area.   
• Reports faulty equipment to both Facilities Management and Lead Chef immediately
• Collects kitchen supplies from patient care areas on a timely basis
• Portions food accurately under the guidelines set by the Clinical Nutrition team (Dietitian)
• Uses all supplies including cleaning supplies conservatively
• Utilizes available resources, makes appropriate substitutions when needed 

Non-Essential Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school diploma 
• Minimum of one year food service experience 
• Current Health Certificate – Food Handler’s Certificate  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Takes initiative, anticipates needs, ensures consistent high-quality products and materials 
• Demonstrates ability to work independently 
• Is flexible and has the ability to multitask 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Has excellent organizational skills  
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills  
• Is able to work methodically, systematically and with attention to detail 
• Is able to maintain a high degree of accuracy 
• Is able to work with tact and confidentiality 
• Maintains personal data in a secure and confidential manner