Nutrition Services Aide

Job Description

Overview

To prepare food according to guidelines, stock supplies, provide service to all customers and/or perform tasks that relate to food preparation, sanitation and service.

Responsibilities/Job Description

• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations and policies, procedures and standards
• Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements to achieve clinical, satisfaction and/or efficiency outcomes
• Prepares food in an efficient, safe and timely manner according to department service times and schedules, using standardized recipes and following proper techniques
• Covers, labels, dates and rotates all food prior to storing to ensure department and regulatory agency standards are met
• Washes dishes and/or pots and pans according to established procedures and time frames
• Practices proper infection control methods including hand-washing, personal hygiene and infection control policies
• Performs a specific task on trayline during the assembly of patient trays
• Delivers trays to patients, collects trays after meal service. Delivers floor stock and/or nourishments to patients and nursing unit
• Performs a variety of cafeteria and/or coffee shop duties which may include plating, using portion control and cashiering operation

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• No experience required
• No Academic Credentials

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actively pursing a high school diploma or equivalent preferred

Desired Skills:

• Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment; familiar with cleaning products, chemicals, and safety procedures
• Ability to use a computer and applications that are associated with performing basic work tasks (use a mouse, navigate in Windows, Outlook, etc)
• Integration of activities, structures, and responsibilities so that resources are used most effectively to meet objectives
• Skilled in developing effective rapport with customers, co-workers, or families, actively listening to develop a positive connection