Nutrition Services Aide II

Encompass Health • Tustin, CA

1d • $24

About The Position

This is a full-time, benefited Nutrition Services Aide position with a starting rate of $24.00p/h. This appropriate candidate will need to be flexible as this position will work some morning shifts, some middle shifts as well as some afternoon/evening shifts. Working some weekends will also be required. This position does not have a set schedule. Approximately 80% of the time each is dishwashing. The Nutrition Services Aide II primary responsibility is to serve as a Nutrition Service Aide. This position assists in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as preparing meals for employees, visitors and special functions. The Nutrition Services Aide II assists in maintaining inventory, serviceware, and sanitary conditions within the department. This position performs the responsibilities as a Cook and Nutrition Service Clerk, as needed within the Department.

Requirements

• Food handlers permit (if required by state or county regulations)
• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets, recent institutional cooking experience and special function cooking experience desirable
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred
• Good visual acuity and ability to communicate
• Ability to lift, push, pull and retrieve approximately 100% of the time.
• Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to safely push/pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds on wheels, with assistance, if necessary. The push/pull weight will be based on a loaded maximum weight of 300 pounds per cart.
• Ability to demonstrate safe retrieval skills from above the head to floor level with objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment.
• Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
• Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Meets established attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients
• Preparing meals for employees, visitors and special functions
• Assists in maintaining inventory, serviceware, and sanitary conditions within the department
• Performs the responsibilities as a Cook and Nutrition Service Clerk, as needed within the Department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees