Food and Nutrition Aide

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

Job summary

Intersect Healthcare, Inc. in Michigan seeks a Food and Nutrition aide to provide meals to residents, guests, and staff in sanitary conditions and per dietary policies. You will assist in kitchen operations and ensure timely tray delivery.

This role requires reading, basic math, and knowledge of sanitation. You will join a team and participate in training while upholding HIPAA and resident confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or waitressing is desirable.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve salads and desserts using standardized recipes.
• Set up trays according to posted menu at food stations.
• Deliver trays to resident areas and assist with tray distribution.
• Follow directions for modified diets and adhere to portion controls.
• Maintain hygiene and wear appropriate uniform.
• Report sanitation hazards and equipment malfunctions to supervisors.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Sanitation & food safety

Basic math/calculation

Customer service

Education

Experience in food service

Job description

Michigan’s state-funded Senate Bill 690 (COVID-19) pay may be ending—but your earning power shouldn’t.

Join a team that values your dedication and is stepping up to help replace the missing pay in your paycheck.

Make the move to an employer that invests in you.

Position Summary:

Food and Nutrition aide is responsible for providing food service to residents, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions and for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. They assist in the cleaning and organization of the kitchen.

Principal Duties and 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. Adheres to specified portion controls.
• 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.

Required/Desired Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience:

• Some previous experience as a waitress or food service worker is desirable.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions including some calculations.
• Basic knowledge of attractive food service, sanitation, and safety.

Other Special Requirements:

• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.

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