Beverages, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consulting, Cook Dishes, Food Production, Food Safety, Healthcare, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Mathematics, Nutrition, Patient Confidentiality, Physical Demands, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Regulations, Sanitation, Time Management, Waitressing, Writing Skills
JOB SUMMARY: The Nutrition Aide assists in the kitchen area prior to, during and after meals are served. Assists in maintaining kitchen work areas; keeping equipment, utensils and food plates clean and orderly.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintains the confidentiality of all patients.
- Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
- Consults with the Nutrition Assistant on what foods to be prepared for the patients.
- Prepares production sheets, label and date.
- Assist in serving meals and pouring beverages.
- Prepares and serves in between meal nourishment snacks.
- Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies/procedures.
- Cleans worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, food storage, etc.
- Empties dumbwaiter and wash daily.
- Sweeps and mops floors as needed.
- Performs dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assures that utensils and other cooking equipment are readily available for meals.
- Carries out garbage and keeps work areas clean, dry and free of equipment, supplies, etc.
- Follows safety regulations and precautions at all times.
- Immediately reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to their supervisor.
- Immediately reports all accidents/incidents to your supervisor.
- Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
- Reports missing/illegible labels to their supervisor.
- Completes annual education requirements in required time frames.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent. Basic math and writing skills.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAITS
- Principles, practices, procedures and methods related to food safety (i.e. sanitation, storage, handling and temperature monitoring) and serving food in large quantities.
- Familiarity with basic computer skills strongly preferred.
- Skilled in proper operation of food production equipment.
- Effective verbal communication skills required in interactions with patients and healthcare facility personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Walking/standing: Constantly
- With assistance lifting up to 21-50 pounds: On occasion
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
- Reports to work on time and as scheduled, and starts work as scheduled.
- Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Attends at least 80 % of Nutrition Services meetings annually.
- Complies with all organizational policies and Code of Conduct.
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Northern Maine Medical Center