Nutrition Services Aide

Encompass Health • Vineland, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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)
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets.
• Recent institutional cooking experience.
• Special function cooking experience.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed