Food And Nutrition Aide

Description

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Summary

Assists the Food and Nutrition Manager and Cook in the preparation and service of food to residents / patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains food service equipment and work spaces in a clean and safe condition at all times per facility policies and procedures and applicable regulations.
• Delivers meals and nourishments to designated facility locations.
• Completes ware washing and trash disposal.
• Handles, stores and disposes of raw and prepared food items in accordance with company and facility procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Assists in assembly of meal trays utilizing the planned menus of physicians’ diet orders.
• Date and Label Food items to assure compliance with Policy and Procedures.
• Assists in the preparation of food items, as directed.

Entry Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

n/a

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Working in institutional kitchen environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, see, talk and hear. May occasionally lift or move items of up to 50 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Requirements

Agrees to safeguard the privacy of residents' protected health information from improper use and disclosure according to state and federal law.