Nutrition Care Associate Per Diem

Hospital for Special Care; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 230,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 6

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long)

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care in New Britain, CT is seeking a Food Service Associate to support Nutrition Services. You will prepare pediatric formulas, assist with tray-line service, and deliver meals to clinical units.

The role requires accuracy, good communication, and adherence to safety guidelines. Responsibilities include serving on the patient tray line, obtaining meal preferences, stocking and cleaning, and entering selections into the menu system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year hospital food service experience preferred.
• Must read, write and understand instructions.
• General knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and service knowledge.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pediatric formula for the pediatric unit.
• Serve on the patient tray line and obtain meal choices.
• Deliver food items and formulas to clinical units.
• Check patient trays for accuracy during meal service.
• Enter patient meal selections into the menu system.
• Maintain sanitation and clean dish and prep areas.
• Assist with general kitchen duties as assigned.

Skills

High School Diploma/GED

Hospital food service experience

Reading/writing instructions

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Cash handling

Job description

Position Location:Hospital for Special CareScheduled Weekly Hours:0Work Shift:First ShiftDepartment:Food and NutritionWe are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma/Graduate Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).At least one-year experience in hospital food service preferred.Must be able to read, write, and understand instructions to perform responsibilities independently.General knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.Have excellent attention to details and service knowledge.Have excellent communication and organization skills.JOB SUMMARYPerforms essential duties associated with the nutritional care and food service to all patients. Responsible for pediatric formula preparation, food/snack preparation, general cleaning, and stocking of food service areas. Other duties include working with patients and/or caregivers to obtain menu selections, setup and service on the patient trayline as well as delivering items to and from clinical units and working the cash register in the main cafeteria.PHYSICAL DEMANDSStanding and walking continuously up to six hours.Lifting 11 – 20 pounds frequently.Push / pull 50 - 100 pounds occasionally.Bend, twist, squat, and reach frequently.Frequent fine manipulation with one hand.COGNITIVE DEMANDSProblem Solving – Tasks allow for the application of over-learned knowledge and basic follow through on easily identifiable steps. Reference materials are available. Limited inference is necessary. Some selective attention is necessary to complete task.Written expression/communication – Basic formulation, content, syntax and spelling are adequate to complete the task, only simple sentence or very short paragraph expression is necessary.Verbal expression/communication – Task allows for limited verbal communication. Use of automatic words, jargons, and phrases in context are adequate for intelligibility and understanding.Reading/Auditory comprehension – Tasks allow for comprehension of only basic ideas and needs limited in complexity and form, requires the ability to process simple two-step commands.Computation – Tasks require ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Perform basic arithmetic operations with coins and bills.WORK DEMANDSInside, wet, humid, large temperature swings, noisy, odors, hazards, working around others, working in crowded space, quick response, flexible schedule.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSPrepares pediatric formula for pediatric unit.Serves on the patient tray line.Checks patient trays for accuracy during meal service.Obtains meal choices and food preferences from patients and/or family members.Deliver food items and formulas to the clinical units.Enter patient’s meal selections into the menu system.Remove trash and maintain general kitchen sanitationFollows regulatory guidelines for the safe handling of food, dishware and chemicals.Retrieves all equipment, small wares and trays from assigned floors and brings it back to the dish room to be washed and sanitized correctly.Cleans mobile food cart at the end of every meal.Performs other duties as assigned.Possible Shift Times5:00am-1:30pm6:00am-2:30pm9:00am-5:30pm9:15am-5:45pmCOMPENSATION & BENEFITSAt Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $16.94 to $29.00. Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%; paid time off; employer-paid life insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance; a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities; voluntary benefits, including pet insurance; employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center; an employee referral bonus program; and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives. Eligibility for certain benefits is based on scheduled hours worked.