NUTRITIVE SERVICES WORKER II

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital Board, Inc.•Fort Defiance Agency, AZ

8d•$17 - $20

About The Position

Adheres to established policies and procedures for maintaining a sanitary, safe working environment for employees and food production; including but not limited to proper personal hygiene and universal precautions to protect self and all who come in contact with products prepared in the department. Prepares individual and bulk nourishments and special feedings for patients. Determines the serving and portion control of food; follows directions in weighing, measuring, assembling and mixing ingredients for basic formulas and other supplemental feedings, using scales and other measuring devices. Follows policies and procedure for proper sanitation-measures. Utilizes portion control via standardization of recipes and proper portion sizes. Performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of basic patient nutrition care and food service operations, (i.e.: basic information on regular and modified diets, food preparation and service, dry and refrigerated storage areas). Checks proper temperature looks for completeness, and appearance for appropriate foods and condiments following prescribed diet order menus. Oversees the preparation of fruits and vegetables or other food items as directed or requested. Assists in the preparation, dispensing food; cleaning work areas and equipment; and receiving and storing supplies. Delivers and picks up patients trays; reports patient's comments and complaints to the supervisor; and provides excellent customer service to patients, employees and the community. Work closely with diet technicians and dieticians to expedite correct menus/meals for inpatient. May be required to assist with nutritional screening of inpatients as needed. Documents pertinent data related to patient diet orders, meal rounds, food preferences and nutrition screening. Completes dining room preparation for meal service; maintains and arranges dining and serving areas, and cleaning up of equipment, utensils, and work areas; washes and sanitizes pots, pans, flatware and food service equipment. Capable of operating cleaning equipment. Maintains uniform food –handling practices and standards of safety and sanitation. Checks and maintains inventories on nourishments, removes and replaces expired items. Uses FIFO (first-in, first-out) for stock rotation. Notifies supervisor of low stock items, promptly. Routinely applies principles of proper storage of foods and supplies using FIFO (first-in, first-out) including labeling and dating all products received and stored. Appropriately records and maintains data/documents required for CMS and assists with data collection, as needed. Properly prepares and delivers work orders to keep equipment and services operating efficiently, with a copy to the supervisor. Answers the phone promptly and courteously and documents pertinent data related to patient diet orders, food preferences and nutritional screening. Implements the patient information and diet orders in the computer using the CBORD software. Attends all required and/or mandatory in-services and training, as appropriate and required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Six (6) months of direct work experience.
High School Diploma or HSE (Equivalency).
Valid Navajo Nation Food Handler’s Permit
APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVER’S LICENSE
RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED

Responsibilities

Adheres to established policies and procedures for maintaining a sanitary, safe working environment for employees and food production
Prepares individual and bulk nourishments and special feedings for patients.
Determines the serving and portion control of food
Performs duties that require proficiency in special procedures and broad knowledge of basic patient nutrition care and food service operations
Oversees the preparation of fruits and vegetables or other food items as directed or requested
Assists in the preparation, dispensing food; cleaning work areas and equipment; and receiving and storing supplies.
Delivers and picks up patients trays; reports patient's comments and complaints to the supervisor; and provides excellent customer service to patients, employees and the community.
Work closely with diet technicians and dieticians to expedite correct menus/meals for inpatient.
May be required to assist with nutritional screening of inpatients as needed.
Documents pertinent data related to patient diet orders, meal rounds, food preferences and nutrition screening.
Completes dining room preparation for meal service; maintains and arranges dining and serving areas, and cleaning up of equipment, utensils, and work areas; washes and sanitizes pots, pans, flatware and food service equipment.
Capable of operating cleaning equipment.
Maintains uniform food –handling practices and standards of safety and sanitation.
Checks and maintains inventories on nourishments, removes and replaces expired items.
Routinely applies principles of proper storage of foods and supplies using FIFO (first-in, first-out) including labeling and dating all products received and stored.
Appropriately records and maintains data/documents required for CMS and assists with data collection, as needed.
Properly prepares and delivers work orders to keep equipment and services operating efficiently, with a copy to the supervisor.
Answers the phone promptly and courteously and documents pertinent data related to patient diet orders, food preferences and nutritional screening.
Implements the patient information and diet orders in the computer using the CBORD software.
Attends all required and/or mandatory in-services and training, as appropriate and required.
Performs other duties as assigned.