Part-Time Nutrition & Food Service Aide

Mission Point Health Care; Lamont (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mission Point Health Care in Michigan is seeking a part-time Food and Nutrition Aide to provide food service for residents, guests and staff in a sanitary setting. You will assist with tray assembly, meal service, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include preparing salads and desserts per recipes, setting up trays, delivering meals, handling modified diets as directed, and reporting safety hazards to management.

Qualifications

• Some previous experience in waitressing or food service is desirable.
• Able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions including some calculations.
• Basic knowledge of attractive food service, sanitation, and safety.
• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Positions available are part-time with requirements of every other weekend and holiday rotation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve salads and desserts using standardized recipes.
• Set up trays quickly and neatly in a neat and attractive arrangement according to posted menu at food stations on central tray line.
• Place foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc., appropriate to meal and resident preferences on trays.
• Carefully follow directions in serving modified diets, adhering to mealtime schedules, and following standardized recipes and methods of preparation. Adheres to specified portion controls.
• Deliver cart with food trays to resident areas and assist with tray distribution, as required.
• Return food carts from resident areas to the dishwashing area. Clear trays and wash soiled dishware.
• Prepare appropriate snacks or special nourishments according to specifications and ensure delivery at proper time.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements. Wear hairnet or hair cap in food service areas.
• Clean work areas and equipment such as counter tops, steam table, coffee urn, and refrigerators.
• Know and report potential sanitation safety hazards in the kitchen, dining room or other areas to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and equipment malfunctions to the Environmental Services Manager.
• Transport garbage to outdoor receptacle as needed.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions and facility Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the dietary cleaning schedules.
• Maintain courteous, tactful, and helpful manner when dealing with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Adhere to patient rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Store food items and supplies appropriately.
• Attending staff meetings and in-service training courses as required.
• Perform other duties and functions as required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Sanitation basics

Food service basics

Follow instructions

Job description

Mission Point Health Care in Michigan is seeking a part-time Food and Nutrition Aide to provide food service for residents, guests and staff in a sanitary setting. You will assist with tray assembly, meal service, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities include preparing salads and desserts per recipes, setting up trays, delivering meals, handling modified diets as directed, and reporting safety hazards to management.