The Nutrition Aide helps prepare and serve healthy food; assists with cleaning and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas; delivers food to patients; and assists in maintaining kitchen supplies and stock.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist with meal preparation
• Serve food cafeteria customs and plate/tray food for patients
• Inspect special diet trays to ensure compliance with dietary restrictions
• Assist cook(s) in determining kitchen supplies and stock for the day, as well as checking and maintaining stock levels
• Store excess food and ingredients at correct temperature and manner for health and to avoid spoilage
• Clean and sterilize food preparations areas; Ensure cooking utensils are clean before each use
• Ensure that food health and safety regulations are followed
• Maintain confidentiality of all information according to HIPAA and company policy

The Dietary Aide assumes other responsibilities as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical ability to apply criteria and evaluate information to make decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and excellent interpersonal skills in teaming with patients, medical staff and the public
• Detail oriented with proven ability to multitask
• Professional appearance and ease in developing rapport with others

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Safe food handlers training
• 1-2 years of institutional cooking experience, preferred