Nutrition Aide (Per Diem)

Performs tasks relating to the preparation and service of food, the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department.

Job Responsibility

• Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area.
• Assembles meal trays neatly, accurately and with appropriate portion size.
• Refrigerates and labels perishable foods and stores all supplies in an orderly fashion.
• Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines and tallies.
• Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Adheres to NSLIJHS policies and procedures, Joint Commission and the Department of Health regulatory agency requirements.
• Collects used food trucks and returns to kitchen.
• Delivers food trucks to appropriate units in a timely manner.
• Uses equipment, i.e can openers, blenders, etc in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operates elevators appropriately.
• Operates dishwasher, etc according to proper procedure.

• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Ability to portion items and load, pick-up and deliver trays.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Prior experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.