Food Services - Nutrition Tech I (Part-time)

DEPARTMENT: NUTRITIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT CODE: 8050

JOB TITLE: NUTRITION TECH I JOB CODE: 412

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR - NUTRITIONAL SERVICES

SUPERVISES: No supervisory role

PAYROLL STATUS: Non-Benefits Eligible

OVERTIME ELIGIBILITY: Hourly (non-exempt)

OSHA CLASSIFICATION: OSHA Category III - employee is not required to perform tasks that may result in occupational exposure.

OSHA RESPIRATORY CLASSIFICATION: OSHA Respiratory Category III - employee is not allowed to enter airborne isolated patient rooms.

CAREGIVER STATUS: Not a Caregiver. A Caregiver is an employee who provides direct patient care, hands-on care, or has skin-to-skin contact with patients.

JOB SUMMARY: Performs jobs which may include dish room, food preparation and assembly of patient trays, delivering or picking up patient trays and food carts, serving food or using the cash register in the cafeteria.

EFFECTIVE: 04/26/2021

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES

• Knows temperature danger zone for hot and cold foods
• Can properly clean and sanitize their work areas 
• Knows proper procedure to label and dating open food items

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Dish machine washing pots & pans
• Assembling food for patients, delivering food to patients, knowledge of patient diets stocking areas, cleaning, serving customers in the cafe cleaning and cash register. Prepares all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures. Assures presentation of all menu items adhere to established standards.
• Assures all menu items are prepared per established policies and procedures.
• Assists with the training of new employees. 
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Provides services to cafeteria customers in a friendly and efficient manner. 
• Serves food in proper pre-determined portion sizes. 
• Serves food that is the correct serving temperature and quality. 
• Any substandard quality food must be brought to the attention of the food and nutrition manager and properly discarded. 
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down salad bar. 
• Receives deliveries when assigned. 
• Cleans cafeteria including serving area continually. 
• Maintains appearance of all equipment and serving counters.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• To provide optimal food quality and meal service to patients, associates and guests visiting our cafeteria.  
• Able to demonstrate excellent attendance and punctuality, ability to handle responsibility without supervision. 
• Is AIDET w/Promise trained.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete yearly mandatory education.
• Customer service skills. 
• Currently attending high school, high school diploma or GED equivalent preferred but food service experience will be considered.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

• 50# lift floor to shoulder height (example: replacing fountain soda boxes or stock from food vendors) or with team lifting assistance.
• Pushing and pulling wheeled carts requiring a force of up to 225# over smooth surface, carpet and ramps within the hospital or with team assistance.
• Standing and walking majority of the shift.

EQUIPMENT USED: Dish machine, Vending machines, 3 compartment sink, Food delivery carts, various kitchen equipment, knives, cash register, phone, computer, tablets or IPad.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:  Wet conditions in the dishroom. May be required to handle chemicals. Cold conditions in the freezer/cooler areas.