Dietary Aid

Job Code 190

CASS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Job/Position Description

Department Name: Dietary                                        

Title: Dietary Aid                                              

EEOC Classification: Service Worker-Non-Exempt                                             

Dimension and Description

Primary Purpose: The purpose of the Dietary Aid is to assist Dietary employees in the preparation of foods for patients, hospital personnel, and guests in accordance with local and state regulations.                  

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities: No formal responsibility.  The policies associated with the job’s purpose and essential responsibilities are set by others.                                          

Routine Decision Making: Decides which foods to give to patients based on dietary requirements.           

Formal Supervisory Responsibility: No formal supervisory responsibility.                                              

Required Knowledge: Knowledge of weights and measures and of modified diets.                                            

Required Skills and Ability: Ability to operate various kitchen appliances.                                              

Unusual Working Conditions: Working with and around various kitchen appliances and equipment.         

Education and Certification/ Registration required for the Position: High school education or equivalent preferred. Must possess a food handler’s permit within 30 days of employment.