Nutrition Aide

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

About The Position

The Nutrition Aide works under the supervision of the Production Manager and in coordination with Nutrition Aide/Production Team Leaders. The role performs a variety of food-service tasks, including assembling and delivering meals, cashiering, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, washing pots and pans, and preparing food items for cooks. Other duties may be assigned. The Nutrition Aide may work at any meal-assembly station; prepare, portion, and measure food; clean equipment and work areas; and complete required records such as equipment and food temperatures and cleaning charts. The role also involves interacting helpfully with visitors and coworkers, preparing the daily workstation, and answering the phone using proper etiquette.

Requirements

Basic literacy skills.
Ability to perform basic math calculations to accurately measure and dilute chemicals.

Responsibilities

Work at any station in the meal assembly process.
Prepare food items for cooks by slicing, chopping, dicing, and shredding.
Clean equipment, dishes, utensils, pots and pans, trays, and carts; store and deliver clean items to appropriate areas.
Wash pots, pans, and other food production or service utensils by hand using approved sanitary techniques.
Bundle and dispose of trash, and sanitize and reline trash receptacles.
Sweep and mop floors in the dish room and other assigned areas.
Measure ingredients using tools such as scales and measuring cups.
Clean and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables using equipment such as slicers, mixers, knives, and choppers.
Interact with visitors and coworkers in a cheerful and helpful manner.
Prepare the daily workstation according to proper procedures and in a timely manner.
Portion food safely and sanitarily according to guidelines.
Answer the phone using proper etiquette.
Complete required documentation, including equipment temperatures, food temperatures, and cleaning charts.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis.
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility.
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension).
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Earned Wage Access.
Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition and certification assistance.
Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC.
Employee discount and payroll deduct programs.
Other benefit offerings.