Nutrition Associate Per Diem

Care New England; Providence, Northern (RI, KY); Híbrido; USD 17.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Care New England Health System is seeking a per diem kitchen aide to support Butler Hospital and related facilities. The role involves assembling prepared food for trays, delivering trays to units, and maintaining sanitation of all kitchen areas and equipment, with attention to correct handling of cleaning chemicals.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience in food service is preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma and training or experience in food service preferred, but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Delivers snacks and trays to units and returns trays for cleanup.
• Replenishes serving lines with utensils, dinnerware, and glassware.
• Operates dishwasher and documents dish machine temperatures and reports discrepancies to the immediate supervisor.
• Assists with stocking food, paper, and cleaning supplies for the kitchen.
• Washes and sanitizes pots and pans as per department procedure.
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and cafeteria serving lines, equipment, counters, floors, and dish room.
• Assists in peeling and cleaning fresh vegetables, making sure they are covered, dated, and stored properly per department policy.

Conocimientos

Cleaning procedures

Food service basics

Patient interaction

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary

Responsible for variety of kitchen duties which may include assembling prepared food for trays, delivery of trays to units, returning trays to clean up area, salad bar preparation, and cleaning and sanitation of all kitchen areas and equipment.
Knowledge of present cleaning chemicals and their use in the proper sanitation of all kitchen equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Delivers snacks and trays to units, depending on daily need of each unit, and returns trays for cleanup.
• Replenishes serving lines and cafeterias with utensils, dinnerware, and glassware.
• Operates dishwasher and dish room equipment. Documents dish machine temperatures and reports discrepancies to the immediate supervisor.
• Assists with stocking food, paper, and cleaning supplies for the kitchen. Notifies immediate supervisor when supplies are low.
• Washes and sanitizes pots and pans as per department procedure.
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and cafeteria serving lines, equipment, counters, floors, and dish room. Documents on weekly list.
• Assists in peeling and cleaning fresh vegetables, making sure they are covered, dated, and stored properly per department policy.
• Assists in cleanup of special functions when necessary.
• Segregates and removes trash. Practices appropriate recycling procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of children's nutritional needs by serving appropriate meals and snacks.
• Demonstrates ability to interact appropriately with patients according to their ages.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Always appears neat, well groomed, and in a clean uniform with ID badge as required by department and Hospital policy.
• Consistently ready to begin work on time, returns from breaks promptly, and reports to supervisor before leaving department.
• Always provides supervisor proper notification for unscheduled absences/tardiness and requests time off according to department policy.
• Consistently demonstrates the proper use of body mechanics.
• Observes all relevant risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
• Practices good hand-washing technique per department procedures and uses gloves when appropriate according to department policy.
• Attends orientation and ongoing in-service education as required.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates competence in day-to-day interactions with patients, family members, or friends that may be present, either as patients or visitors at Butler Hospital.
• Child- respects the smaller size of the patient (i.e. bends or squats down if necessary). Avoids hospital jargon (i.e. uses simple, concrete directions). Shows equal respect for the child.
• Adolescent- provides privacy when interacting with a patient around sensitive issues (i.e. a particular belonging or special need or a patient). Awareness of issues including the patient’s family members/guardian.
• Adult- respects the patient’s need to be involved in the decision-making process. Offers choices when possible.
• Geriatric- Awareness of potential sensory deficits (i.e. speaks slowly and clearly, allows time for patient to respond). Shows respect by using patient’s full name (i.e. Mr., Miss, Mrs.).

Requirements

• High school diploma and training or experience in food service preferred, but not required.

Schedule: Per Diem

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.