Work Status Details Full Time | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeks
Exempt from Overtime Non-Exempt
Shift Details 630-730 every third weekend 3 days a week
Department Nutrition Services | Reports To Manager-Nutrition Services
The mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care.
Summary
The Nutrition Services Specialist works in both the kitchen and in the patient care areas. Assists in the delivery of quality food services by performing duties which include but are not limited to:
The listing of job duties contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Incorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care.
Knowledge of growth and developmental stages.
Considers life changes effects on health beliefs and behaviors.
Provides necessary safety measures.
Provides information and involves family caregiver in decision making.
Prepares menu and/or tray for all therapeutic diets.
Assists patients with completion of menu using proper customer service expectations.
Delivers trays to patients using proper patient identification and customer service expectations.
Identifies prescribed diet and references for nutrition information.
Maintains quality control measures to ensure temperature attractiveness and palatability of food.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Always observes infection control practices.
Maintains kitchen in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
Implements clean as you go strategy.
Monitors food and equipment temperatures.
Utilizes proper hand washing techniques.
Sanitizes surfaces after use.
Follows cleaning schedules and records completed jobs.
Uses first in first out procedures.
Prepares food items like simple salads, cutting fruits or vegetables, bake pre-made cookies, etc.
Prepares and delivers items as requested by patients or departments.
Delivers food carts to patient care units.
Returns carts to kitchen at designated times.
Performs cleaning duties as assigned.
Mops floors as scheduled and as necessary.
Disposes of trash and garbage in appropriate manner and as needed.
Hours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule to include after-hours and weekends as necessary.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Other Information
Job Requirements
The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION
GED or High School Diploma preferred.
Previous Experience Requirements
Previous healthcare experience preferred.
Previous food service experience preferred.
SKILLS
Knowledge Requirements
SKILLS
Language Skills: Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required.
Other Certifications
Requirements
Required to be 16 years of age to apply.
Faith Regional Health Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.