DIETARY AIDE/ASST

About Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents

Columbus Behavioral Center for Children and Adolescents provides mental health services to males and females ages 8 to 18. Located in the greater Columbus, Indiana area, our 57-bed facility provides support to each child and teen that walks through the doors. We work with the resident, family and community partners to promote a smooth transition back into the home or, if necessary, an additional appropriate level of care.

The trained professionals at our center provide compassionate and individualized treatment goals for each patient. Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) increases the development of behavioral skills that can help patients build relationships, manage emotions and cope more effectively with various life problems. In addition, our residential treatment program offers a balance of therapy, education and fun activities in a compassionate and structured setting.

An average stay at our facility is three to six months. We focus on the needs and comfort of our patients with 24-hour licensed staff supervision, which includes registered nurses.

Position Title: DIETARY AIDE

All of the criteria based duties and standards within this document will be performed in accordance with established policy and procedure guidelines within the department and facility.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dietary Services worker is responsible for the preparation and service of breakfast, lunch and dinner meals for patients and facility staff according to the approved menu cycle and production sheets.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Dietary Services worker reports administratively and operationally to the Dietary Manager.

PHYSICAL & SPECIAL DEMANDS

1. Ability to manipulate various kitchen equipment and utensils.
2. Ability to read menus and recipes.
3. Ability to work within deadlines.
4. Ability to stand, walk about the kitchen and facility frequently.
5. Ability to stand up to 8 hours at a time.
6. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to push and pull up to 50 pounds.
7. Ability to work in temperatures from 0 degrees to 100 degrees F to 100 degrees F and higher.
8. Ability to stoop, kneel and bend daily.
9. Ability to reach, twist and turn above, at or below waist.
10. Ability to use both hands to accomplish assigned duties.
11. Prepared to handle hazardous chemicals as needed.
12. Ability to see, taste, smell and hear to assess products served and produce a safe work environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY

1. Knowledge of basic therapeutic diets.
2. Knowledge of basic food service sanitation.
3. Knowledge of food portion and waste control.
4. Knowledge of industrial kitchen operations and procedures.
5. Knowledge of industrial equipment and utensils, and skill in utilizing such.
6. Knowledge of basic equipment repairs and adjustments.
7. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
8. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
9. Effective oral and written communication skills.
10. Ability to cook in large quantities.
11. Ability to read menus and recipes.
12. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
13. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
14. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
15. Ability to work as a team player.
16. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
17. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
18. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, child and adult).
19. Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
20. Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
21. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans available
• 401 (K) and discounted stock plans
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1-2 years experience in quantity cooking and a basic knowledge of modified diets preferred; training in food service sanitation and possession of food service sanitation certificate as required; experience in utilizing industrial kitchen equipment and utensils and some prior kitchen supervisory experience helpful.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER WORK AIDES

1. All kitchen equipment including ovens, mixers, steamers, toasters, steam tables, knives, slicer, grill, dish washer, coffee maker, microwave oven and hand held kitchen equipment and utensils.
2. Food and non-food supplies
3. Telephone and paging system
4. Recipe books, menus, production sheets
5. Basic office machines
6. Policies, procedures, plans and program manuals