Food & Nutrition Specialist

Crestmoor Care Center•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food & Nutrition Specialist provides assistance with food service functions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities. Following established policies and procedures and direction from the Food and Nutrition Services Manager, the role supports food preparation, meal service, and maintenance of a clean and sanitary dining hall. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

At least an 8th-grade education.
Ability to use Google and Microsoft operating-system platforms.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and customer service.
Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
Must meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a mental and physical examination.
Ability to taste and smell food to assess its quality and palatability.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 50 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.

Responsibilities

Assist the cook with preparing palatable and appetizing meals according to portion-control procedures.
Set up and deliver meal trays and food carts to designated areas; check diet trays before distribution.
Serve food in the dining room as instructed.
Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, floors, dishes, and utensils; perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures.
Remove food trays from carts and dining rooms; distribute and collect menus as needed.
Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
Remove garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment.
Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste or blood and body fluids, and follow health-code dress and jewelry requirements.
Assist or direct daily and scheduled cleaning duties according to established policies and procedures.
Attend mandatory facility in-service training and continuing education programs; participate in departmental studies and projects as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of resident-care information, including protected health information.
Maintain supplies and equipment, the appearance of work areas, and inspect food-service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of duties.
Communicate and coordinate with residents, families, visitors, medical and nursing staff, department supervisors, and other department directors to plan food services and activities.
Work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, in other positions temporarily when necessary, and respond to call-backs during emergencies.
Assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when necessary.