Nutrition Services Aide, .6 FTE (24 hours/week)

Waverly Health Center • Waverly, IA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing assistance in food production, patient food tray preparation and service, staff meal service, dishwashing, and department housekeeping. This role involves following recipes, adhering to quality and temperature guidelines, assisting with food preparation for optimal nutrient preservation and waste minimization, and managing food labeling and rotation. The position also requires utilizing a computer system to access patient diet information, verifying diet orders, preparing and delivering patient food trays, and assisting with café service. Additionally, the role includes monitoring and recording temperatures of equipment, applying strict sanitation and infection control principles, checking and stocking deliveries, and ensuring proper rotation of stock. Safety regulations and proper body mechanics are emphasized throughout the duties.

Requirements

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of basic food preparation techniques is required.
• Willingness to complete training/coursework in sanitation is required.
• Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including online training modules, employee timesheet, and performance appraisal system.
• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.
• Must use, and require others to use, proper body mechanics and ergonomics and, as applicable, lifting/moving devices.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in healthcare or food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in food production, patient food tray preparation and service, staff meal service, dishwashing, and department housekeeping.
• Follows recipes for preparation and portion control, adhering to established guidelines for quality, appearance, and temperature of food served.
• Assists with food preparation for optimum nutrient preservation, minimization of waste, and efficient time management.
• Labels, dates, and rotates food per department guidelines.
• Uses computer system appropriately to access patient diet information and utilizes the patient Diet Report.
• Verifies accuracy and completeness of diet order with the next shift and clarifies discrepancies.
• Adheres to diet prescription when filling menu orders.
• Assists with preparation of patient food trays and patient room service calls.
• Delivers trays to patient area/patient rooms, using two patient identifiers every time food is served.
• Assists in serving meals to staff and guests, and cleans dining room service areas.
• Replenishes food and supply items as necessary during meal service.
• Checks and records temperature of equipment (dish machine, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) and alerts manager if temperatures are out of range.
• Checks and complies with all food temperature guidelines.
• Applies strict principles of sanitation and infection control.
• Complies with current sanitation guidelines for handling food and cleaning equipment.
• Checks equipment prior to use for cleanliness and proper functioning, and always cleans equipment after use.
• Adheres to assigned cleaning schedules.
• Complies with strict safety regulations in the use of all equipment.
• Reports malfunctioning or defective equipment immediately.
• Checks in deliveries and puts stock away as needed.
• Stocks café items and products for other patient care areas per par levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED