Dietary Technician (Full-time or part-time) at MONROE COUNTY HOSPITAL in Albia, Iowa

Job Description:

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics has been honored as a Top Workplace for the eighth consecutive year! Out of countless contenders, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics proudly clinched the 5th best workplace title in the highly competitive mid-sized employer category. In addition to local recognition, Monroe County Hospital & Clinics received the prestigious National Healthcare Industry Top Workplace award. This national recognition highlights our dedication to excellence and innovation in the healthcare industry. We owe these accomplishments to our incredible team, whose dedication and hard work continue to make Monroe County Hospital & Clinics an outstanding place to work.

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JOB SCHEDULE

Full-time: 32 - 40 hours/week, working every other weekend and working a rotation of every third holiday. This position works 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A shift differential is included with this position.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is seeking a full-time Dietary Technician to join our team! We are also willing to consider part-time hours for this role.

Primary duties for this position include:

DIETARY TECHNICIAN
Assists with general cleaning of the kitchen and cafeteria.Works cooperatively with other hospital staff to assure patient needs are met.Knowledge of principles of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point System (HACCP).Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to all OSHA and infection control policies.Meet requirements to obtain performance improvement processes.Satisfactory completion of on-the-job orientation and competency skills checklist.May be asked to work in the cook role.Regular and reliable attendance.Ongoing compliance with MCHC educational and training requirements.Adheres to the MCHC mission, vision, values, and Standards of Behavior.Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.Promotes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and providers.Actively participates in department huddles, in-services, meetings, and educational opportunities.Follows all departmental policies and procedures and adheres to departmental budget.
DIET/TRAY:
Keeps track of patient roster, diets, snacks, diet changes, census board, and telephone systems for the departmental function. Daily menu for patients, setting up menu cards for meals. Distributes all patient information to personnel required for meals, likes and dislikes of food products. Preparation of nourishment & delivery of nourishments. Delivers food carts/tray service Portions desserts, salads, beverages for meals. Monitors each patients tray for proper diet and menu choice items are on tray. Helps Prep person and Cooks as requested. Cleaning Assignments.
PREP:
Prepares salads and desserts for patients and cafeteria. Preparation of gelatins and puddings for clear and full liquid diets.Prepares salad bar & dessert line for the cafeteria. Serves meals in the cafeteria.Keeps track of patient roster, diets, snacks, diet changes & census boards, telephone systems for the departmental function.Daily menu for patients, setting up menu cards for meals.Distributes all patient information to personnel required for meals, likes and dislikes of food products.Delivers food carts.Portions desserts, salads, and beverages for meals.Monitors each patients tray for proper diet and menu choice items are on tray.Helps cooks as requested.Cleaning assignments.
FLOAT:
Breakfast preparation in cafeteria. Stocking of supplies for patient use in cafeteria, nursing stations, same day surgery, dietary department, and all other areas as required.Cleaning and storage of dishes.Knowledge of OSHA/Safety Responsibilities.Knowledge of principles of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP).Works cooperatively with other hospital staff to assure patient needs are.