Responsibilities *Dietary Aide FT 10:00 am to 6:30 pm* The Psychiatric Institute of Washington provides comprehensive behavioral healthcare for adolescents, adults, and senior adults suffering from mental health and addictive illnesses. PIW is a 130 bed, short-term, acute care hospital offering inpatient, partial and intensive outpatient hospitalization, as well as specialized treatment programs for chemical dependency. PIW has an excellent reputation as an innovative hospital with caring, dedicated staff, experienced in the delivery of behavioral healthcare. Situated in the safe, historical Tenleytown neighborhood, PIW is one mile from the Tenleytown Metro stop and within walking distance to local cafes and restaurants
BASIC FUNCTION: Performs a variety of food services and sanitation tasks as required for a patient population ages 5-65+. Prepares and assembles patient trays in an accurate and timely manner. Delivers, collects, and cleans trays according to standards. Cleans and sanitizes all service ware equipment and service, storage, and work areas. Maintains all storage areas, removes and compacts trash, mops floors, cleans all equipment, walls, etc. as assigned. Responsibilities require employee to spend significant time in refrigerator and freezer units and working with cleaning agents typically used in foodservice industry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares and delivers all nourishments, catering, snacks, and stock supplies to appropriate units and departments. Employs safe and proper use of cleaning supplies and equipment and observes infection control standards. Restocks all service ware to service and production areas to meet peak mealtime needs. Records dish machine temperatures each meal and reports all equipment or environmental deficiencies to supervisor. Finish Communicates and works with management to maintain high sanitation and safety standards and optimum department operating efficiency and service. Assists in training new personnel. Checks assigned station before starting for cleanliness; sees that soap and rinsing agents are adequate and temperatures are correct on dish machine. Ensures all items are in place or obtained before tray line starts. Checks all deliveries for accuracy, damage, or unwholesome products. Reports problems immediately to supervisor. Consistently checks completed trays for appearance and arrangement; places food items on tray carefully and neatly. Consistently returns unused items to refrigerators, freezers, or storerooms, properly wrapped and put in the appropriate place. Always observes sanitation procedures before handling utensils or food items. Delivers trays to patient floors in specified order, if assigned. Picks up all trays and returns them for cleaning. Keeps floors clean; does not let debris build up. Sweeps and mops under all equipment. Mops spills immediately and uses proper signs. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights: Our employees are our most valuable asset and we are dedicated to provide a challenging and rewarding work environment to all our employees.
Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan UHS employee discounted stock option plan Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Life Insurance and Disability Insurances Flexible Spending Account Pre-tax Metro SmartTrip Benefits Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! Who we are: One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $11.6 billion in 2020. In 2021, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; in 2020, ranked #281 on the Fortune 500; and listed #330 in Forbes ranking of U.S.' Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates 26 acute care hospitals, 334 behavioral health facilities, 39 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 38 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 6 months to a year of hospital experience. Experience clearing and cleaning kitchen equipment. High School diploma or equivalent. Ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic. Sanitation Service Certificate. COVID Requirements
PIW requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated.
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