Nutrition Services Employee II

Hunterdon Healthcare; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Nutrition Service Employee II to enhance patient meal services. In this role, you will prepare, serve, and deliver meals to patients, ensuring adherence to sanitation regulations and inventory control. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of service in the Nutrition Department, promoting a safe and appetizing dining experience for patients. If you are passionate about food service and customer care, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of customer service or food service experience required.
• Ability to read and write in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and delivers meal trays to patients in a timely manner.
• Practices sanitation and inventory control using FIFO method.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Handling

Sanitation Practices

Inventory Control

Meal Preparation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Food Service Equipment

Job description

Position Summary

The Nutrition Service Employee II performs a variety of assignments relating to the preparation, service, and delivery of meals to patients of the Medical Center. Follows appropriate sanitation regulations concerning food handling, preparation, storage, and ware washing. The employee is expected to be involved in the planning and facilitation of change in an effort to continually improve the services of the Nutrition Department.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Assembles trays for patients in a timely, accurate, and organized way. Delivers trays when assigned in a courteous manner.
2. Practices proper sanitation and inventory control by using the FIFO method, labeling and dating products, disposing of outdated products, washing hands, and wearing gloves and communicates low stock items to management.
3. Follows appropriate portion control to assure cost containment and dietary compliance.
4. Operates essential equipment related to their job duties and restocks stations.
5. Participates in the sanitation of the department, including but not limited to: cleaning service ware and pots, sweeping and mopping, breaking down cardboard, disposing of trash, and cleaning/sanitizing carts and surfaces using appropriate chemicals.
6. Is a service advocate for the department by serving meals to patients and patrons in a timely and appetizing manner. May work in the cafeteria serving patrons and operate the register, being responsible for handling cash transactions. Also may work in the diet office as a clerk taking patients' meal orders.
7. Participates in the preparation and plating of salads, sandwiches, and desserts while following recipes and portion standards.

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

Department Employees, Hospital Employees, Patients, and Families

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position): Food Services Manager

Supervises (position(s): None

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required: None

Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required: 1 year of customer service or food service experience. Internal employees can promote from I to II once they are trained on at least 2 of the following tasks: Cafeteria, Daytime tray passing, or Clinical Clerking.

Preferred: None

License, Registry or Certification :

Required: None

Preferred: None

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities :

Required: Able to read and write in English.

Preferred: None