Dietary Aide/Cook

(Per Diem)

Job Summary:

Performs various duties in food service, including setting up patient trays, preparing and dishing cold foods and beverages, assisting café service, sanitation methods and procedures, and functions independently in a self-directed way. Assists in the kitchen area prior to, during, and after meals are served to the residents. Assists in maintaining kitchen work areas, and keeping equipment, utensils and food plates clean and orderly.

Education, Training and Licenses Required:

• High school graduate preferred.
• Food Handler Certificate and/or ServSafe required.

Experience Required:

• Some related experience in food service.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required: 

• Plan work schedule to meet specified serving times;
• Review menus and meeting schedules to determine foods to be dished;
• Handle, serve, and store food/items to meet quality and sanitation standards,
• Good interpersonal skills.

Equipment Knowledge Required:

Standard kitchen equipment including blender, microwave oven, meat slicer, coffee maker, steam table, plate warmer, cash register, dishwasher, sharp knives.

It is the policy of Sonoma Specialty Hospital not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.