Nutrition Services Employee I

Position Summary

The Nutrition Service Employee I performs a variety of assignments relating to the preparation, service, and delivery of meals to patients of the Medical Center. Follows appropriate sanitation regulations concerning food handling, preparation, storage, and ware washing. The employee is expected to be involved in the planning and facilitation of change in an effort to continually improve the services of the Nutrition Department.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Assembles trays for patients in a timely, accurate, and organized way.
2. Delivers trays when assigned in a courteous manner.
3. Practices proper sanitation and inventory control by using the FIFO method, labeling and dating products, disposing of outdated products, washing hands, and wearing gloves, and communicates low stock items to management.
4. Follows appropriate portion control to assure cost containment and dietary compliance.
5. Operates equipment essential to their job duties and restocks stations.
6. Participates in sanitation of department to include but not limited to: • Cleaning service ware and pots • Sweeping and mopping • Breaking down cardboard • Disposing of trash • Cleaning and sanitizing carts and surfaces using appropriate chemicals

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type, and Variation): Required: 1 year of customer service or food service experience Preferred: • 1 year of customer service or food service experience • All entry-level employees with less than 1 year of experience or if hired for only evening shifts or tray line and utility duties will start at this level.

License, Registry, or Certification: Required: None specified

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities: Required: Able to read and write in English.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not limited to: • Medical • Dental • Vision • Family forming • Paid time off • Tuition reimbursement • Retirement savings

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicants hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).