Jobs

Category:

Food and Nutrition

Department:

Food and Nutrition

Status:

PRN

Schedule:

Rotate

Description:

Minimum Entry Level Qualifications:

1. Experience and/or level of competency: Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Basic computer knowledge and Waitressing experience.

2. Academic Preparation: High school graduate or equivalent (GED).

General Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Nutritional Services Director or Supervisor, the Nutritional Services Worker I performs a variety of patient food service and dish duties.

Specific Responsibilities:

Prepares food trays for general and therapeutic diets.

Prepares and delivers items as requested by patient care units or patients.

Maintains trayline in a clean, neat and organized manner.

Prepares special diet foods as necessary.

Delivers food carts to patient care units. Returns carts to kitchen at designated times.

Loads and oversees dishwashers.

Washes specified items by hand, i.e., pots, pans, knives.

Disposes of trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed.

Puts clean dishes and utensils away.

Mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.

Cleans walk-in refrigerators and storage areas.

Assists in preparing salads, desserts and nourishment.

Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Nutritional Services Director/ Supervisor.

Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.

Treats patients and families with respect and dignity.

Observes infection control practices at all times.

Participates in departmental performance improvement activities.

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.