SEIU Nutrition Assistant
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assembling, serving, and collecting all patient meals, between-meal snacks, and floor stock. This role maintains the sanitation of work areas and follows sanitary food practices at all times. The position involves direct interaction with patients and families, serving as an effective representative of the hospital.
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
- Assembles and delivers patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention.
- Passes all nourishments, tube feedings, and infant formulas.
- Passes all patient specific menus and assists with patient menu selection.
- Collects and submits all completed patient menu selections.
- Collects all soiled meal trays and moves soiled carts to the elevator area.
- Records all patients' in's and Out's, including amount of food eaten and liquid consumed by all patients being monitored.
- Maintains appropriate levels of floor stock by completing a daily inventory and filling the "Blue Orders" as necessary.
- Supplies all necessary late trays and substitute selections for patients.
- Performs all assigned cleaning duties such as unit microwave, freezer, refrigerator, and galley work surfaces.
- Checks food temperature when microwaving trays using a thermometer.
- Assembles trays on the trayline for meal service to patients.
- Assists with limited food preparation, portioning and serving both in the tray assembly area and on the units, when appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
