Dietary Aide (Food Service Worker) - job 3 of 4

Department: 31008315 Food Service General Service
Shift: Day/Evening (United States of America)
Hours: 20
Contract: SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Service Workers
Weekend Rotation: Every Other
Job Profile Summary: Assist with the preparation and delivery of meals to all service areas including patients, cafeteria, catering and others. Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety. Washes all dishes, trays, cookware, carts and utensils. May also operate a cash register.
Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation and set-up of assigned food for patients and employees.
  • Follows cycle menus, modified menus and standardized recipes when preparing food.
  • Assembles patient food trays according to dietary needs.
  • Delivers and retrieves patient food trays.
  • Prepares items for meal service in cafeteria.
  • During meal service, correctly restocks product and maintains area.
  • May set up catered meals and snacks as scheduled.
  • May operate cash register.
• Uses proper cooking, cooling and reheating techniques to ensure food safety.
  • Checks temperatures regularly prior to serving food.
  • Labels, dates, covers and stores food properly.
  • Utilizes sanitizing techniques for food, self and equipment.
  • Disposes of garbage and waste properly.
  • Washes all dishes, trays, cookware, carts and utensils.
• Assists in putting away grocery orders.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age
• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequently

Additional Job Description:

FTE status .5 Variable schedule

PM shifts only

Positions start times are between 3:30pm and 4:30pm

4 hour shift

Many shifts available - will discuss in interview