Nutrition Care Associate Per Diem

Hospital for Special Care; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care in the United States seeks a diligent Food Service Attendant to support pediatric nutrition services. You will prepare pediatric formulas, assist in patient tray line, check trays for accuracy, and communicate menu preferences with patients and families.

Responsibilities include delivering meals to clinical units, entering selections into the menu system, maintaining sanitation, stocking areas, and following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 1 year hospital food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and understand instructions to perform responsibilities independently.
• General knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, service knowledge, communication and organization skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares 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.
• Delivers food items and formulas to the clinical units.
• Enters patient’s meal selections into the menu system.
• Removes trash and maintains general kitchen sanitation.
• Follows regulatory guidelines for safe handling of food, dishware and chemicals.
• Retrieves all equipment, small wares and trays from assigned floors and brings back to the dishroom for washing and sanitizing correctly.
• Cleans mobile food cart at the end of each meal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.]

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Reading

Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Details

Position Location: Hospital for Special Care (HFSC)

Department: Food and Nutrition

Work Shift: First Shift (5:00 am – 1:30 pm; 6:00 am – 2:30 pm; 9:00 am – 5:30 pm; 9:15 am – 5:45 pm)

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Diploma (GED). At least one‑year experience in hospital food service is preferred. Must be able to read, write and understand instructions to perform responsibilities independently. General knowledge of therapeutic diets is preferred. Excellent attention to detail, service knowledge, communication and organization skills are required.

Job Summary

Performs 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, set up and service on the patient tray line, delivering items to and from clinical units, and working the cash register in the main cafeteria.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking continuously for 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 Demands

• Problem solving – tasks allow application of over‑learned knowledge and basic follow‑through on easily identifiable steps. Reference materials available. Limited inference required. Some selective attention needed.
• Written expression/communication – basic formulation, content, syntax and spelling are adequate. Only simple sentence or very short paragraph expression required.
• Verbal expression/communication – limited verbal communication. Use of automatic words, jargon and phrases in context is adequate.
• Reading/auditory comprehension – comprehension of basic ideas and limited complexity. Ability to process simple two‑step commands.
• Computation – ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Perform basic arithmetic operations with coins and bills.

Work Demands

Inside: wet, humid, large temperature swings, noisy, odors, hazards; working around others; working in crowded space; quick response; flexible schedule.

Essential Functions

• Prepares 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.
• Delivers food items and formulas to the clinical units.
• Enters patient’s meal selections into the menu system.
• Removes trash and maintains general kitchen sanitation.
• Follows regulatory guidelines for safe handling of food, dishware and chemicals.
• Retrieves all equipment, small wares and trays from assigned floors and brings back to the dishroom for washing and sanitizing correctly.
• Cleans mobile food cart at the end of each meal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Shift Times

• 5:00 am – 1:30 pm
• 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
• 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
• 9:15 am – 5:45 pm

Benefits

Competitive benefits package.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.