Diet Aide I

Presbyterian is seeking a Diet Aide I-Food Service.

The Diet Aide I oversees the patient tray delivery system and feeding which includes meals, floor stock, nourishment, and the monitoring of physicians diet order with food items prepared. Participates in general food preparation and cooking for hospital patients, personnel and visitors

This position is a Full Time position - Exempt: No
• Job is based Presbyterian Hospital
• Work hours: Varied Days and Hours

Ideal Candidate:

Able to work in a fast-paced environment and strong customer service. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all onboarding requirements.

• Minimum one year experience in food service or customer service
• Education Essential: High School Diploma or GED

• Supports the organizations visions, values and strategies. Acts as a team member in department activities to include participating in educational meetings and in-services. May also serve as the departments quality assurance in supporting those policies ad procedures to include but not limited to food monitoring, temperature taking, plate presentation, and diet compliance.
• Participates as an active team member of the Food Service team to provide exceptional customer service to patients. Participates in assembly and delivery of patient/customer meals in accordance with established criteria and procedures. During delivery will demonstrate CARES behaviors and steps from the Customer Loyalty Bundle (Aidet, Heat) to all those encountered.
• Adhere to policies and procedures established by various hospitals, departmental, environmental, State and JCAHO regulations.
• Act as information liaison between food service, patient and dietitians.
  Maintains and supports sanitation and quality standards as required by dept policy and regulatory agencies. This includes maintaining dept records, reports, and files as required such as temperature logs, sanitation logs, refrigeration logs, production records, late tray reports, etc. Tasks could also include use of a variety of kitchen utensils and equipment including grinders, slicers, mixers, and blenders.
• Operates dishwasher to ensure all dishes and utensils are clean.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities-like challenges, webinars, and screenings-with opportunities to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships.

Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.