Diet Technician jobs in Minnesota

Description

Performs routine foodservice activities related to food preparation, set-up, delivery and clean up. Participates in cash handling duties.

Maintains cleanliness of foodservice facilities. Provides prompt and courteous customer service.

Major Responsibilities :

1. Assists with food preparation and set-up. Labels, date and store food items as appropriate.

2. Processes patients meal orders, assembles meal trays for patients.

3. Follows proper portioning and safe food handling.

4. Clean and sanitizes counters and equipment; wash pots, pans, dishes and trays in adherence to infection prevention guideline.

5. Assists with delivery of food to assigned areas, on time and completes necessary temperature checks.

6. Operates and maintains a variety of standard kitchen equipment; reports faulty equipment as necessary.

7. Performs cash and charge transactions.

8. Follows departmental and organization policies and procedures in compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

10. Demonstrates core value of the Employee Code of Conduct in interactions with peers.

11. Assists new coworkers in orientation and adaptation to the department and the organization.

12. Completes in-house catering duties for meetings, etc. when applicable.

13. Complies to all HIPAA regulations, all employees must abide by organization and department policies regarding security and privacy.

All staff members must work together to ensure patient confidentiality.

14. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Learning :

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalency or current student status with future proof of graduation or equivalency required

Work Experience : REQUIRED

REQUIRED

No experience required.

DESIRED

6 months foodservice experience.

Past experience in a healthcare setting.

License and Certifications :

DESIRED

Servsafe Certification (SERVSAFE)

Valid Driver's License (DL)

SCOPE OF THE JOB

Age Specific Population Served :

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category

Category III - No employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and / or other potentially infectious materials.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Subject to extreme cold.

Subject to extreme heat.

Subject to noise.

Required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / DEMANDS OF THE POSITION

Static Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Walking / Standing Continually (67-% or 8 hours)

Stooping / Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Squatting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Kneeling / Half Kneel Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Reaching - Shoulder Level Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Reaching - Above Shoulder Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 25-50

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Lifting - Floor to Waist Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Lifting - Waist to Overhead Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Short Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Right Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Left Carry Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Push / Pull (Static Force) Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

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Last updated : 2024-06-08