Nutrition Services Aide - Allentown, United States - St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network

Verified Company

Allentown, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St.

Luke's are our most valuable asset Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission_ of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Responsible for performing a wide range of duties within the foodservice department, which may include: delivery and retrieval of patient trays, stocking supplies in various areas of the hospital, operating a POS system, portioning food, general cleaning responsibilities including ware washing, delivering, staging, and cleaning up of catered functions, answering and processing calls for patient meal requests.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares, sets, and serves all food as directed ensuring proper temperatures and portion sizes.
Performs minor food preparation and portioning tasks in accordance with departmental policy.
Prepares and gathers all items needed for snacks and breaks and ensures they are delivered to the proper areas.
Helps in tray assembly.
Delivers trays to patients in accordance with established facility and departmental procedures.
Utilizes established double identifies to ensure patient safety. Double checks tray for accuracy and nutrition order compliance prior to delivery.
Ensures the tray is positioned properly for the patient; assists the patient with the opening of any tray elements; and checks with patient for the need of any additional or missing items.
Picks up soiled trays in a timely manner and returns trays to kitchen for proper cleaning and storage.
Ensures and maintains proper food quality and temperature.
Prepares, serves, and merchandises menu items in a manner that best enhances the products and adheres to all dietary restrictions.
Ensures that all menus are posted in the proper areas and that changes to the menus have been communicated to the responsible individuals.
Answers patients call in a prompt, courteous manner, and processes request in accordance with patient's nutritional care order.
Operates POS while following cash handling policies and procedures.
Sets up, delivers, and breaks down catering functions.
Stocks assigned areas as directed.
Assists with general sanitation of food service department including wiping walls, cleaning equipment, working in the dish room, emptying trash cans etc.
Cleans and maintains work area at all times.
Completes projects as assigned.
Prioritizes work assignments.
Reports for work at the scheduled time in proper uniform with the ability to perform all assigned duties.
Practices good personal hygiene and grooming standards.
Cleans and maintains work area at all times.
Displays a commitment to PCRAFT values.
Adheres to all hospital and departmental policies.
Adheres to all DOH, Joint Commission and other regulatory agency guidelines as appropriate
Conducts work within hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) guidelines as appropriate and adheres to all departmental sanitation procedures.
Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment. Complies with all OSHA regulations and other local, state and federal regulations.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent prolonged standing and walking for up to 8 hours per day, 2 hours at a time, is required to perform duties.

Handling, firm grasping, twisting and turning is frequent. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.

There is occasional stooping, bending and reaching above shoulder level.

Must have ability for touching, when handling food, hearing as it relates to normal conversation and seeing as it relates to general vision.

EDUCATION:
High school graduate or equivalent desired, not essential. Ability to read and write English and communicate effectively.

Working Conditions:
Works in clean, well-lit, well ventilated kitchen.

Must be able to withstand heat while working around stove, ovens and changes in temperature when going in/out of refrigerated or deep freeze areas.

Must be aware of the dangers of cuts and burns while working with kitchen equipment. Must exhibit safety awareness in working areas with wet, slippery floors and exposure to hazardous materials.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Customer service and/or food service experience preferred, but not necessary. On job training will be provided.