What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Aide position at Faith Regional Health Services?
Work Status Details: Full Time | 40.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Exempt from Overtime: Non-Exempt
Shift Details: 5:00am-1:30pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, or 4:30 - 8:30pm
Department: Nutrition Services | Reports To: Manager-Nutrition Services
The mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.
Summary:
The Nutrition service aide works in both the kitchen and cafeteria. Assists in the delivery of quality food services by performing duties, which include, but are not limited to, service of patient meals, food preparation and sanitation of service ware and equipment.
The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves food on tray line.
- Dispenses food in a uniform manner using portion guidelines, unless otherwise noted.
- Notes patient food preferences or dietary intolerance.
- Ensures that items selected on menu are issued when marked.
- Places items neatly on plate and tray.
- Serves meal in a timely manner.
- Always observes infection control practices.
- Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat and organized manner.
- Implements "clean as you go" strategy.
- Monitors food and equipment temperatures.
- Utilizes proper hand washing techniques.
- Sanitizes surfaces after use.
- Follows cleaning schedules and records completed jobs.
- Uses "first in, first out" procedures.
3. Prepares food items like simple salads, cutting fruits or vegetables, bake pre-made cookies, etc.
- Prepares and delivers items as requested by patients or departments.
- Delivers food carts to patient care units. Returns carts to kitchen at designated times.
- Washes specified items by hand, i.e., pots, pans, knives.
- Loads and operates dish machine.
- Puts clean dishes and utensils away.
- Performs cleaning duties as assigned.
- Works hospital cafeteria or coffee shops
- Runs cash register in hospital cafeteria.
- Maintains serving line in a clean, neat and organized manner; replenishes as needed.
- Serves hot and cold food/beverages on cafeteria serving lines to visitors and employees.
- Replenishes the salad bar, etc. and keeps it clean.
- Replenishes silverware, napkins, cups straws, condiments, etc.
- Ensures beverage machines stay full.
- Wipes down tables and chairs in the cafeteria throughout the day with a hospital-approved disinfectant.
- Clears any soiled dishes, trash from tables.
- Cleans refrigerators, freezers and other cafeteria equipment.
- Mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.
- Disposes of trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other information:
Job Requirements:
The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION:
GED or High School Diploma preferred.
Skills/Knowledge Requirements:
SKILLS:
Language Skills – Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.
Other Certifications/Requirements:
Required to be 16 years of age to apply.
Faith Regional Health Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
