Dietary Worker

The Dietary Worker provides resident support and serves as a liaison to other departments regarding meal services. They will assist with food/meal preparation and service by maintaining high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Job Responsibilities

•    Function comfortably in a fast-paced, environment to ensure performance levels are maintained.
•    Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward clients and co-workers, being adaptable to customer needs.
•    Responsible for patient service functions as it relates to their meal or other nutritional needs.
•    Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures.

•    Maintains general knowledge of therapeutic diets to ensure meal orders are processed accurately.
•    Assists in food preparation and kitchen duties as required, adhering to all food safety regulations for sanitation, handling, and storage.
•    Supervises food temperature requirements and follows established procedures for cleanliness.
•    Ensures the privacy, safety, and dignity of each client by observing confidentiality protocols.
•    Maintains compliance with ARAMARK’s standards of operation and Business Conduct Policy at all times.

•    Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and codes.

•    Perform other duties as assigned including other areas within the kitchen.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

•    Experience in food service, as a dietary aide/worker or in a related field preferred
•    Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.

•    Needs to communicate fluently in the English language, bilingual or multilingual a plus.
•    Ability to stay calm, work quickly and concisely under pressure.
•    Must be flexible and adaptable to change.

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