Head Nutrition Services Aide - PD

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System•Salinas, CA

62d•$29 - $32

About The Position

The Head Nutrition Services Aide works under the supervision of Nutrition Services/Assistant Director/Supervisors. Performs a wide variety of food services tasks related to preparation, services and clean up as well as maintenance of safety sanitation and infection control standards per departmental policies and procedures. In the absences of Directors and Supervisors ensures the smooth operation of the department. Performs all other duties as assigned. Complies with Hospital and department Policies and procedures.

Requirements

Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.
A California Food Handler Card from an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited training provider that meets ASTM International E2659-09 Standard Practice for Certificate Programs. New hires and Transfers have 30 days from date of hire/transfer to obtain Food Handler certification and must continually remain current. Valid Driver's License required.
A minimum of five years experience in institutional food service.
Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Operation of standard kitchen equipment, tools and some office equipment.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work effectively with patients, staff and others. Being a team player.

Nice To Haves

One-year leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes all daily restock responsibilities.
Participates in all on going education activities.
Utilizes in a most-effective manner Hospital supplies and equipment.
Demonstrates and ensures quality service and food safe practices.
Maintains equipment and work areas in a sanitary and orderly condition.
Completes all work responsibilities in a specified time
Completes required documents.
Demonstrates flexibility during and in-between heavy workload periods.
Ensures all work in a particular areas is completes by staff.
Provides leadership in the absence of a Supervisor by ensuring adequate staffing and by assuring all work in specified areas is completed while maintaining a high level of quality.
Performs other duties as assigned.