Dining and Catering Aide
Company: Mid Michigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary
This position performs a variety of duties in the Dining and
Catering Services Department to provide the best quality care to
patients, employees, and visitors. Duties may include, but are not
limited to: serving/preparing food for Orchard Dining room service,
serving/preparing food for the Plane Tree Cafe, the processing of
diet orders, selection of appropriate menus, utilization of
modified/regular standardized recipes, distributing patient trays,
operating equipment needed in service areas, operating cash
registers, customer service and set up, preparation, service and
cleanup of catered events, working in the pot and pan or dish room
areas and restocking and maintaining areas.
Responsibilities
(40%)* Oversees, inspects and monitors the timely preparation,
set-up, replenishment, accuracy, temperature, appearance and
service of designated menu items and equipment in all service areas
prior to the start up of service. Assures temperatures are being
recorded.
(35%)* Requests supplies needed and prepares all types of foods by
appropriate method of cookery, utilizing proper food handling
techniques, and following standardized recipes.
(25%)* Adherence to proper sanitation standards and cleaning
schedules.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reports any major concerns (i.e. spoiled products, unsafe food
items, schedule coverage and staffing shortages).
Meets the special needs of customers and patients.
Assembles patient trays and delivers them to patient areas.
Requests supplies needed and assures proper labeling and storage of
food products and/or menu order sheets.
Records statistical data required (actual quantities produced and
used, meal count records).
Responsible for accuracy of standardized recipes, acknowledges diet
orders utilizing EPIC and CBORD computer systems.
Operates cash registers. Monitors tray line for accuracy and
appearance.
Sets up, serves and cleans up a variety of catered events (buffets,
luncheons, teas, etc.).
Identifies and understands the different diets in accordance with
the diet manual.
Assists co-workers to prepare food items required for assigned
areas, utilizing proper food handling techniques and following
standardized recipes.
Maintains proper sanitization standards and follows regular
cleaning schedules in assigned areas.
Follows Health Department Regulations, The Joint Commission
(JCAHO), Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(MIOSHA), and other regulatory agencies.
MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees
need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee
may be required to participate in further learning opportunities
offered by MyMichigan Health.
Employees are required to take a Computer Skills Assessment via the
learning management system upon hire.
Certifications and Licensures
N/A
Required Education
Education: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA
Education Specialization: GENSTUDY
Other Information
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
training must be completed annually according to the Exposure
Control Plan.
Knowledge of food preparation, service and modified diet
restrictions as normally acquired through 1 to 3 years' experience
working in a medical care facility or similar setting
preferred.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public
contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex
materials or appropriate substitute if required for your
position.
Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted
device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as
outlined in the job description.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted
device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May
require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or
crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially
infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne
pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work
independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to
stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching,
grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these
movements on a regular to frequent basis.
Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33%
of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the
workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and
constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)
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