Nutrition Services Aide

Fairview Health Services•Woodbury, MN

18h

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Aide prepares and portions food, assembles and disassembles patient trays safely, serves customers, and delivers and retrieves patient trays. The role also supports food preparation and service, sanitation, dishwashing, safe food handling, inventory stocking, and customer transactions in cafeterias, doctors’ dining rooms, and other non-patient locations.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing.
Basic math skills.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Prepare and portion food according to tallies, recipes, portion guidelines, department standards, and established deadlines.
Present food on appropriate dishware and prepare and deliver patient nourishments and tube feedings.
Document production, plating, and service information.
Place correct food items on trays in the proper locations and meet department productivity standards.
Safely maneuver carts; deliver and collect patient trays and related documents as assigned.
Assemble and deliver floor stock supplies with appropriate labels and dates.
Handle, store, and label food in accordance with HACCP procedures; follow hand-washing, glove-use, dress, hygiene, and employee health guidelines.
Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures and report unacceptable temperatures to a supervisor.
Sanitize equipment and work areas according to schedules and procedures, using equipment, chemicals, and PPE as directed by manufacturer recommendations.
Know where MSDS sheets are located and read and understand their safety information.
Gather soiled laundry and place it in the assigned pickup area.
Maintain a clean work area, keep clean and dirty areas separate, and properly dispose of food waste and trash.
Wash and sanitize dishes and utensils, maintain dish-cleaning temperatures, document temperatures, prevent cross-contamination, check dishes for cleanliness, and store dishes in designated areas.
Serve customers in cafeterias, doctors’ dining rooms, and other non-patient locations.
Operate the cash register, complete transactions, count and balance the cash drawer, handle transactions accurately, and maintain department charging records.
Greet customers and respond to their needs with a positive attitude and pleasant demeanor.
Keep service areas stocked and complete and document assigned cleaning.