Food & Nutrition Specialist

Devonshire Care Center•Sterling, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide assistance in all food functions, adhering to current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities. The specialist will follow established policies and procedures under the direction of the Food and Nutrition Services Manager to assist in food preparation, serve balanced meals, and maintain a clean and sanitary dining hall. This position requires a caring attitude, a sincere interest in others, friendliness, enthusiasm, and the ability to build relationships. Effective communication, self-direction, organizational skills, judgment, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a desire to learn are also essential.

Requirements

Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.
Relationship Building: Have a caring attitude and sincere interest in others, Demonstrate friendliness and enthusiasm, Build relationships with all types of people.
Influencing: Communicate effectively.
Executing: Self-directed, Ability to organize and prioritize, Ability to exercise judgment and display understanding, Detail oriented and follow through.
Strategic Thinking: Solve problems effectively, Creative in coming up with options and variety, Curiosity and desire to learn.
Google and Microsoft operating system platforms.
Administrative and clerical procedures; customer service.

Nice To Haves

On-the-job training provided

Responsibilities

Assist cook in preparing meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with established portion control procedures.
Set up and deliver meal trays, food carts, etc. to designated areas.
Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
Serve food in dining room as instructed.
Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils.
Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc.
Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.
Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment.
Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
Adheres to dress and jewelry requirements per health code regulations.
Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled.
Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information.
Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
Perform all other duties as requested.