Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem

University of Vermont Health Network•Middlebury, VT

1d•$21 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods, distributing and collecting food/beverage meal services on a daily basis. Assists patients with food/beverage menu requests and to represent the department in a professional and courteous manner to patients, employees and visitors. Prepares kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Assist department staff with completing staff meals and catering needs as necessary. Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the department in compliance with Regulatory Agencies. Utilizes patient EMR in accordance with prescribed therapeutic diets.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Minimum 18 years of age
Able to read, write, and speak the English language
Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change
Mental and physical sufficient to meet the demands of the position
Professional appearance
Satisfactory references
Works well with all levels of staff, patients and families
Ability to follow standardized recipes and prepare foods in compliance with diet orders
Ability to modify food textures and portion foods correctly
Ability to follow therapeutic diets as ordered

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year experience in the Food Service field
Experience in Food Safety

Responsibilities

Assisting in preparing foods
Distributing and collecting food/beverage meal services on a daily basis
Assisting patients with food/beverage menu requests
Representing the department in a professional and courteous manner to patients, employees and visitors
Preparing kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences
Assisting department staff with completing staff meals and catering needs as necessary
Ensuring safety and sanitation of the department in compliance with Regulatory Agencies
Utilizing patient EMR in accordance with prescribed therapeutic diets