Nutrition Assistant Per Diem, Variable Shift

Adventist Health • Willits, CA

5h

About The Position

Nestled in the "Gateway to the Redwoods", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes
pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. We
are comprised of a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot facility, with four
surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant and 25 beautiful private
rooms designed with healing and comfort in mind. We provide a wide-range of
primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Willits is home
to excellent trails and nature areas for hikers, campers and bicyclists. Whether
it is the climate, moderate cost of living or just the small-town atmosphere, it
is a place where everyone receives a warm welcome and treated like family.

Job Summary:

Provides clinical dietetic services by ensuring the diet ordered by physician is
received by the patient. Assists in clerical duties for Nutrition Services
department.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Food Handler-ANSI (FH-ANSI): Required
• Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
• Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Technical experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Distributes and collects selected menus from patients timely and completely. Assists patient with menu selection as needed. Evaluates all food items served to patients for quality and temperature. Follows all sanitation guidelines regarding food handling including the use of hairnet and hand washing.
• Considers age related factors when dealing with patient/guest. Prepares meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook. Prepares required reports and monitors food to ensure high quality. Delivers dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
• Cleans food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware. Discards leftovers and take out garbage. Stocks ingredients and monitor inventory. Assists in keeping track of expenses and menu planning. Helps maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Monitors and assists in the diet office and kitchen procedures to ensure patient needs are being met, including provision of nourishments and menu selection. Maintains and stocks patient snack cart and distributes to patients per diet orders.
• Maintains high quality, safe food as specified by Nutritional Food Services and all basic food handling guidelines as specified by Local, State, and Federal agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED