Nutrition Assistant

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, is hiring a part-time Patient Services Assistant to assemble, serve, and collect patient meals while maintaining sanitation standards.

This role supports the Food & Nutrition Services department with a 20-hour work week, day shift, and responsibilities including timely tray delivery, patient interactions, and adherence to dietary orders.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Experience in a service environment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and delivers patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on time to maintain temperature.
• Passes nourishments and fills water pitchers.
• Provides patient menus and assists with menu selection by phone or at bedside.
• Collects completed menus and communicates preferences to the Diet Technician.
• Collects soiled trays and moves carts to the elevator area.
• Records meals and fluids consumed by each patient.
• Maintains floor stock levels and completes daily inventory.
• Provides late trays and substitutes as needed per diet orders.
• Performs cleaning duties on units and galley surfaces.
• Checks tray temperatures with a thermometer when microwaving.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Location (Full Address)

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Worker Subtype: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Department: 500071 Food & Nutrition Svcs-Patients

Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR SEIU 024 H

Compensation Range: $18.75 - $25.44

The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Responsible to assemble, serve, and collect all patient meals, between meal snacks and floor stock. Maintains sanitation of work areas and follows sanitary food practices at all times.

SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:Patient Service Assistant Manager, Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition, Food and Nutrition ServicesMACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:Microwave, oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Coffee maker, Food and Meal carts, Telephone, Pager.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

1. Assembles and delivers patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention. Use judgment in approaching patients and families and in satisfying their requests for adjustments within their prescribed diet. In this capacity, serves as an effective representative of the hospital to patients, families and visitors.
2. Passes all nourishments as well as fills water pitchers. Pass all tube feedings and infant formulas.
3. Passes all patient specific menus. Assists with patient menu selection on the telephone or at bedside.
4. Collects and submits all completed patient menu selections. Communicates patient preferences and requests for nourishment's to the Diet Technician as necessary.
5. Collects all soiled meal trays from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals. Also, moves soiled carts to elevator area.
6. Records all patients in¿s and Out's. This includes amount of food eaten and liquid consumed by all patients being monitored.
7. Maintains appropriate levels of floor stock by completing a daily inventory and filling the "Blue Orders" as necessary. Stocks the blue orders supplies on assigned units.
8. Responsible for supplying all necessary late trays and substitute selections for patients. Consults with the Dietetic Technician or Nutrition Services Supervisor and use judgment in adjusting trays for changes in patients' diet orders and/or new admission.
9. Falls all assigned cleaning duties such as unit microwave, freezer, refrigerator, galley work surfaces.
10. When microwaving trays, checks to see food is brought to proper temperature by using a thermometer to test.
11. Assembles trays on the trayline for meal service to patients. Assists with limited food preparation, portioning and serving both in the tray assembly area and on the units, when appropriate.

Qualifications

High School diploma with ability to understand, read, write and speak English and with experience in a service environment; demonstrated ability to work independently; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.