Nutrition Care Associate

Hospital for Special Care•New Britain, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! JOB SUMMARY Performs essential duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to all patients. Duties may include pediatric formula preparation, food/snack preparation, transporting food carts, working with patients and/or caregivers to obtain menu selections, setup and service on the patient tray-line, as well as delivering items to and from clinical units and working the cash register in the main cafeteria. Other responsibilities include maintaining a clean and sanitary environment following all procedures for washing dishes, pots and pans. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

High School Diploma/Graduate Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).
Must be able to read, write, and understand instructions to perform responsibilities independently.
Must have excellent attention to details and service knowledge.
Must have excellent communication and organization skills.

Nice To Haves

At least one-year experience in hospital food service preferred.
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and basic principles of nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve on the patient tray line and check trays for accuracy during meal service.
Prepare and deliver pediatric formula, labels oral nutrition supplements for patient delivery.
Prepare and label food items for snacks, desserts, and general meal service.
May obtain food choices for meal services from patients and/or family members and enter into menu computer system.
Deliver call backs to patients/units after mealtimes.
Remove trash and recycle and maintain general kitchen and work area cleanliness and sanitation.
Retrieve all equipment (including food carts), small wares and trays from assigned floors and brings it back to the dish room to be washed and sanitized correctly.
Strip and clean dishes from food carts.
Handle and store clean dishes and service ware appropriately.
Wash and sanitize pots, pans, and utensils according to established procedures.
Clean department equipment including food carts at the end of each meal service.
May work as cashier for employee cafeteria.
Stock clinical units with premade formulas, beverages, and snacks.
Assist in receiving deliveries and loading products in appropriate storage areas.
Follow regulatory guidelines for the safe handling of food, dishware and chemicals.
Perform various duties as assigned when required.