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Nutrition Service Assistant

Employer
Heart of America Medical Center
Location
Rugby, North Dakota
Salary
DOE

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Job Details

  • Brief Description

    Preparation and Serving of Meals

    1.    Transfers supplies from kitchen to floor area assuring all items are available for timely, accurate and efficient meal service.

    2.    Prepares food and non-food items in advance; wrapped flatware, milks, juices, thickened liquids, supplements, adaptive equipment, and special food items according patient and resident’s nutritional plan of care.

    3.    Monitors food and equipment temperatures to ensure safe food handling.

    4.    Dishes desserts and salads for general and therapeutic diets according to production sheet numbers. Arranges ingredients in an attractive and appetizing manner.  Garnishes salads and desserts for a more appealing look.

    5.    Serves foods according to portion control following planned cycle menus for therapeutic diets and according to individual patient and resident needs.

    6.    Must learn diets for serving therapeutic foods and substitutions for the residents and patients. Serves therapeutic and mechanically altered menu items accurately according to resident’s needs, including food allergies and food preferences.  Maintaining communication of any needed changes to the Dietitian.

    7.    Obtains meal preferences from patients and residents.  Assures that residents are offered meal substitutions in absence of food preference or menu options.

    8.    Assures that food is stored, prepared, distributed, and served under sanitary conditions, and maintained at an appropriate temperatures throughout the process. Follows safe time and temperature control of food.

    9.    Stocks serving areas with needed supplies such as crackers, jellies, condiments, cups, glasses, cereals, supplements, portioning utensils, etc. according to daily need.  Checking refrigerators and cabinets for needed supplies.

    10.   Assists in food preparation and works as an assistant to the Cook as required.

    11.   Prepares coffee cart items and passes snacks to acute patients when scheduled.

            Checks patient diets for any changes and offers snacks accordingly.

    12.   Completes calorie counts and patient interviews for new admits when needed.

    13.   Maintains production sheets for assigned area.

    14.   Strives for continual quality improvement of the food served through patient    interviews.

    15. Operate cash register and computer for payroll and menu programs.

     II.        Dishroom, General Cleaning

    1    Observes infection control practices at all times.

    2.   Assists with cleaning, sanitation and correct storage of dishes and utensils. Follows sanitation guidelines, insuring dishes are clean, dry, not worn, not stained or damaged, and that they are stored in a sanitary manner.

    3.   Assists with various cleaning of cupboards, carts, pantries, storerooms, food containers, any equipment of dietary service.

    4.    Maintains a clean and sanitary work station.

     

    III.       Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene:

    1.   Responsible for proper care and cleanliness of equipment and area.  Operates electrical equipment such as microwaves, blenders, steam tables.  Wipes spills in refrigerators and sanitizes all equipment, counters, work tables, sinks, and carts used during work shift.

    2.    Wears proper uniform, shoes, head covering, apron, and gloves when needed.  Practices good hand washing and personal hygiene procedures.

    3.    Follows safe food handling procedures while preparing, cooking, cooling and storing foods.

    4.     Abides by facility safety standards, practices safety when working with chemicals.    Promptly reports any safety hazards to proper authorities, corrects safety risks as identified.

  • Requirements

    High School or GED is preferred.  Previous experience would be helpful.  Kindness, tactfulness, consideration, and confidentiality in dealing with residents/patients and co-workers is required.

  • Summary

    Responsible for safe food handling in the preparation and serving of food to our customers and interact positively in a team environment by assisting coworkers with scheduled work demands.

    Will work with a variety of diets, equipment cleaners and sanitizers.  Will perform a variety of cleaning related duties after meals.

Company

 

We offer great benefits:

  • Medical/hospital insurance for employees
  • 401K employee contributions with employer match up to 1.5 percent of salary
  • Paid time off accrued from date of employment
  • Long term disability and life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • On-site Daycare Center
Company info
Website
Telephone
701-776-5455
Location
800 South Main Avenue
Rugby
North Dakota
58368
US

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