SEIU Nutrition Assistant

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

1d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is committed to Meliora - Ever Better, embodying values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. This role is part of the Food & Nutrition Services department and involves assembling, serving, and collecting patient meals, snacks, and floor stock, while maintaining sanitation and adhering to sanitary food practices. The position requires interaction with patients and families, serving as a hospital representative, and assisting with menu selection and adjustments. The role also includes managing inventory, preparing late trays, and performing cleaning duties. The University of Rochester is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture, committed to non-discrimination based on various protected characteristics.

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 at all times.
Assemble and deliver patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention.
Use judgment in approaching patients and families and in satisfying their requests for adjustments within their prescribed diet.
Serve as an effective representative of the hospital to patients, families and visitors.
Pass all nourishments as well as fill water pitchers.
Pass all tube feedings and infant formulas.
Pass all patient specific menus.
Assist with patient menu selection on the telephone or at bedside.
Collect and submit all completed patient menu selections.
Communicate patient preferences and requests for nourishment's to the Diet Technician as necessary.
Collect all soiled meal trays from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals.
Move soiled carts to elevator area.
Record all patients in's and Out's, including amount of food eaten and liquid consumed by all patients being monitored.
Maintain appropriate levels of floor stock by completing a daily inventory and filling the "Blue Orders" as necessary.
Stock the blue orders supplies on assigned units.
Supply all necessary late trays and substitute selections for patients.
Consult with the Dietetic Technician or Nutrition Services Supervisor and use judgment in adjusting trays for changes in patients' diet orders and/or new admission.
Perform all assigned cleaning duties such as unit microwave, freezer, refrigerator, galley work surfaces.
Check to see food is brought to proper temperature by using a thermometer to test when microwaving trays.
Assemble trays on the trayline for meal service to patients.
Assist with limited food preparation, portioning and serving both in the tray assembly area and on the units, when appropriate.