Food & Nutrition Aide - Fresh Meals & Dining Support

Intersect Healthcare; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Intersect Healthcare is hiring a Food and Nutrition Aide to provide food service to residents, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions. You will assist in dietary functions and maintain kitchen organization according to policies.

The role includes serving meals, preparing snacks, and delivering trays. The position emphasizes timely meal service, adherence to dietary restrictions, and proper sanitation.

Qualifications

• Some previous experience as a waitress or food service worker is desirable.
• Able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions including some calculations.
• Basic knowledge of attractive food service, sanitation, and safety.
• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.

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.
• Follow directions in serving modified diets, adhere to mealtime schedules, and follow standardized recipes and 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 wear hairnet or hair cap in food service areas.
• Clean work areas and equipment such as countertops, steam table, coffee urn, and refrigerators.
• Report potential sanitation hazards to the Director and equipment malfunctions to Environmental Services Manager.
• Transport garbage to outdoor receptacle as needed.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions and HIPAA guidelines.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Sanitation basics

Food service basics

Job description

Intersect Healthcare is hiring a Food and Nutrition Aide to provide food service to residents, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions. You will assist in dietary functions and maintain kitchen organization according to policies.

The role includes serving meals, preparing snacks, and delivering trays. The position emphasizes timely meal service, adherence to dietary restrictions, and proper sanitation.