SEIU Nutrition Assistant
University of Rochester•Rochester, NY
•$19 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Rochester is committed to Meliora - Ever Better, with shared values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. This role is part-time, scheduled for 20 hours per week, within the Food & Nutrition Services department. The position involves assembling, serving, and collecting patient meals, snacks, and floor stock, while maintaining sanitation and adhering to sanitary food practices. The role also includes interacting with patients and families, managing menus, and ensuring timely and accurate meal delivery.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English
- Experience in a service environment
- Demonstrated ability to work independently
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- Assemble, serve, and collect all patient meals, between meal snacks, and floor stock.
- Maintain sanitation of work areas and follow sanitary food practices.
- Assemble and deliver patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention.
- Serve as an effective representative of the hospital to patients, families, and visitors.
- Pass all nourishments, fill water pitchers, and pass all tube feedings and infant formulas.
- Pass all patient-specific menus and assist with patient menu selection.
- Collect and submit all completed patient menu selections.
- Communicate patient preferences and requests for nourishments to the Diet Technician.
- Collect all soiled meal trays and move soiled carts to the elevator area.
- Record patient intake, including amount of food eaten and liquid consumed.
- Maintain appropriate levels of floor stock by completing daily inventory and filling 'Blue Orders'.
- Supply late trays and substitute selections for patients.
- Consult with the Dietetic Technician or Nutrition Services Supervisor regarding changes in patient diet orders and/or new admissions.
- Perform assigned cleaning duties for unit microwave, freezer, refrigerator, and galley work surfaces.
- Check food temperature using a thermometer when microwaving trays.
- Assemble trays on the trayline for meal service to patients.
- Assist with limited food preparation, portioning, and serving.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
