Nutrition Services Aide/Utility Worker - Per Diem (Anderson campus)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Easton, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Nutrition Services Aide is responsible for performing a wide range of duties within the foodservice department, which may include: delivery and retrieval of patient trays, stocking supplies in various areas of the hospital, operating a POS system, portioning food, general cleaning responsibilities including ware washing, delivering, staging, and cleaning up of catered functions, answering and processing calls for patient meal requests. Wash all pots, pans, and utensils; assist in the dish room and properly store and maintain all items. Mop and clean as directed.

Requirements

Walking for up to 7 hours, 30 minutes at a time; sitting for up to 1 hour at a time and standing up to 1 ½ hours for 30 minutes at a time.
Frequently uses handling and occasionally twisting/turning, lifting (1-50 lb.), carrying (1-50 lb.), pushing (1-50 lb.), and pulling (1-50 lb.).
When performing essential functions, occasionally involves with stooping/bending, climbing, reaching above shoulder level.
Employee must have the ability to hear normal conversation, have general vision, far vision, and peripheral vision.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency preferred.

Nice To Haves

Customer service and/or food service experience preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Prepares, sets, and serves all food as directed ensuring proper temperatures and portion sizes.
Performs minor food preparation and portioning tasks in accordance with departmental policy.
Prepares and gathers all items needed for snacks and breaks and ensures they are delivered to the proper areas.
Helps in tray assembly.
Delivers trays to patients in accordance with established facility and departmental procedures.
Utilizes established two patient identifiers to ensure patient safety.
Double checks tray for accuracy and nutrition order compliance prior to delivery.
Ensures the tray is positioned properly for the patient; assists the patient with the opening of any tray elements; and checks with patient for the need of any additional or missing items.
Picks up soiled trays in a timely manner and returns trays to kitchen for proper cleaning and storage.
Ensures and maintains proper food quality and temperature.
Sets up dish machine and fill 3 bay sinks to prepare for operation.
Sets up pot-washing area, wash and store pan ware and utensils as necessary.
Operates dish machine in accordance w/ departmental policy.
Continuous maintenance and sanitation of kitchen; dish room and pot washing areas.
Remove all trash and maintain garbage cans.
Sweeps, mops, and cleans areas as directed throughout the shift.
Performs general sanitation i.e. wipe walls, sweep under shelves, clean equipment etc.
Records dishwasher temperatures and sanitation PH levels as appropriate.
Cleans and maintains work area at all times.
Completes special cleaning projects as assigned.
Prioritizes work assignments.
Reports for work at the scheduled time in proper uniform with the ability to perform all assigned duties.
Practices good personal hygiene and grooming standards.
Displays a commitment to PCRAFT values.
Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies.
Adheres to all DOH, Joint Commission and other regulatory agency guidelines as appropriate.
Conducts work within hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) guidelines as appropriate and adheres to all departmental sanitation procedures.
Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment.
Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state, and federal regulations.
In addition to the tasks listed above, any other duty as assigned by direct supervisor.