SEIU Nutrition Assistant

University of Rochester•Rochester, NY

6h•$19 - $25•Onsite

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. This position is part-time, scheduled for 20 hours per week, within the Food & Nutrition Services department. The role involves assembling, serving, and collecting patient meals, between-meal snacks, and floor stock, while maintaining sanitation of work areas and adhering to sanitary food practices.

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, serves, and collects all patient meals, between-meal snacks, and floor stock.
Maintains sanitation of work areas and follows sanitary food practices at all times.
Assembles and delivers patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention.
Uses judgment in approaching patients and families and in satisfying their requests for adjustments within their prescribed diet.
Serves as an effective representative of the hospital to patients, families and visitors.
Passes all nourishments as well as fills water pitchers.
Passes all tube feedings and infant formulas.
Passes all patient specific menus.
Assists with patient menu selection on the telephone or at bedside.
Collects and submits all completed patient menu selections.
Communicates patient preferences and requests for nourishments to the Diet Technician as necessary.
Collects all soiled meal trays from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals.
Moves soiled carts to 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.
Stocks the blue orders supplies on assigned units.
Supplies all necessary late trays and substitute selections for patients.
Consults with the Dietetic Technician or Nutrition Services Supervisor and uses judgment in adjusting trays for changes in patients' diet orders and/or new admissions.
Performs all assigned cleaning duties such as unit microwave, freezer, refrigerator, galley work surfaces.
Checks to see food is brought to proper temperature by using a thermometer to test when microwaving trays.
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.