**Location:** Hendricks, MN **Worker Type:** Regular **Work Shift:** Afternoon Shift (United States of America) Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! **Position Highlights** Hendricks Hospital is looking for a Dietary Aide to join our wonderful team! Our dietary staff are responsible for providing quality meals for our patients and residents. **The starting wage for this position is $16 an hour-Weekend and holiday rotation are required.** **QUALIFICATIONS** + High school degree, preferred. + Must have a good working knowledge of all products used in the Dietary Department. + Must have a basic understanding of food production. + Must possess good communication skills and interpersonal skills. + Must be able to plan own work schedule for the day based on the menu and to meet the meal schedules. + Must be able to work with and secure the cooperation of fellow dietary employees in order to implement the meal. + Must be able to work with geriatric residents and understand their special diet needs + Must exhibit a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. + Must exhibit tact, courtesy and good judgment skills when dealing with residents, patients and staff. **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** Meal Service + Assists cook in preparation and service of meal. May dish salads and desserts, prepare vegetables and beverages and assist cook in meal production. + Assists in tray assembly, tray/cart delivery, dining room service and clean up. + Assists with in-between meal nourishment preparation, service and clean up. + Assists in receiving and storage of food supplies. + Ability to prepare some foods, understand diet requirements and ability to follow prescribed diets. Dishwashing + Assists in washing dishes following meals. + Assists in pot and pan washing during shift. + Sanitation and safety + Prepares food in a sanitary manner. Uses proper food handling techniques. + Maintains a clean working environment. + Follows posted procedures for safe operation and care of equipment. + Ensures frequent precautionary measures are employed to prevent accidents. + Completes assigned cleaning duties. Other + Complies with facility policies. + Follows through on resident rights. + Attends in-service and other necessary training. _HCHA is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action Employer_ _Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual_ _Orientation/Gender Identity._ At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward. The policy of Avera to provide opportunities for all qualified employees or applicants without regard to disability and to provide reasonable accommodations for all employees or applicants who may be disabled. Avera is committed to ensuring compliance in accordance with the Americans with Disability Act. For assistance, please contact HR Now at 605-504-4444. Additional Notices: For TTY, dial 711 Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.