SEIU Nutrition Assistant

University of Rochester • City of Rochester, NY

85d • $18 - $25

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Requirements

• High School diploma with ability to understand, read, write and speak English.
• Experience in a service environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and delivers patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention.
• Passes all nourishments as well as fills water pitchers.
• Passes all patient specific menus and assists with patient menu selection on the telephone or at bedside.
• Collects and submits all completed patient menu selections.
• Communicates patient preferences and requests for nourishment's to the Diet Technician as necessary.
• Collects all soiled meal trays from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals.
• Records all patients in's and Out's, including amount of food eaten and liquid consumed by all patients being monitored.
• Maintains appropriate levels of floor stock by completing a daily inventory and filling the 'Blue Orders' as necessary.
• Responsible for supplying all necessary late trays and substitute selections for patients.
• Performs all assigned cleaning duties such as unit microwave, freezer, refrigerator, galley work surfaces.
• Checks food temperature when microwaving trays using a thermometer.
• Assists with limited food preparation, portioning and serving both in the tray assembly area and on the units, when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees