Compassionate Food & Nutrition Aide - Meal Service

Intersect Healthcare, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Intersect Healthcare, Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Food and Nutrition Aide to support resident and staff meals with a focus on safety and sanitation. You will assist in meal prep, tray assembly, and dishwashing under established dietary policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to portion controls, and friendly, confidential service for residents and visitors. Prior food service experience is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and safety in food service.
• Willingness to work as part of a dietary team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve salads and desserts using standardized recipes.
• Set up trays quickly and accurately in a neat and attractive arrangement according to posted menu at food stations on central tray line.
• Place foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc., appropriate to meal and resident preferences on trays.
• Carefully follow directions in serving modified diets, adhering to mealtime schedules, and following standardized recipes and methods of preparation.
• Deliver cart with food trays to resident areas and assist with tray distribution, as required.
• Return food carts from resident areas to the dishwashing area. Clear trays and wash soiled dishware.
• Prepare appropriate snacks or special nourishments according to specifications and ensure delivery at proper time.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements. Wear hairnet or hair cap in food service areas.
• Clean work areas and equipment such as counter tops, steam table, coffee urn, and refrigerators.
• Know and report potential sanitation safety hazards in the kitchen, dining room or other areas to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and equipment malfunctions to the Environmental Services Manager.
• Transport garbage to outdoor receptacle as needed.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions and facility Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the dietary cleaning schedules.
• Maintain courteous, tactful, and helpful manner when dealing with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Adhere to patient rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Store food items and supplies appropriately.
• Attending staff meetings and in-service training courses as required.
• Perform other duties and functions as required.

Skills

Food service basics

Reading and following instructions

Hygiene and sanitation

Job description

Intersect Healthcare, Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Food and Nutrition Aide to support resident and staff meals with a focus on safety and sanitation. You will assist in meal prep, tray assembly, and dishwashing under established dietary policies.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to portion controls, and friendly, confidential service for residents and visitors. Prior food service experience is desirable but not required.