Food and Nutrition Services Aide

RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for assisting in the preparation of resident and guest meal service.
Responsible for the delivery of prepared food to all parts of the facility as well as perform duties in accordance with current regulatory standards and the established policies and procedures.
Duties include: prepare and/or serve food items, set up tables and trays, wash tableware and cooking utensils, perform general cleaning tasks, and deliver soiled linen, etc.
, to the laundry, and take out the trash.
QUALIFICATIONS: · Physical ability to lift/carry equipment, food supplies, etc.
, is necessary.
· Food service experience is preferred.
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
· Must successfully complete an accredited food handler training course, within 60 days of employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: · Meet sanitation and quality standards for resident, guest and team member safety.
· Properly clean and sanitize dishes, service-ware, and equipment according to established schedules.
· Check and record temperatures and sanitizer for equipment and other areas as required.
· Neatly arrange tray and/or table setting with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
· Perform various food preparation tasks and prepares snacks.
· Deliver prepared food to all areas of the facility.
· Prepare and serve beverages per menu/recipe.
· Prepare and/or deliver nourishments/supplements identified with resident name room number, date, and time.
· Unload, unpack, rotate and stock a variety of food and non-food items at the appropriate temperature.
Store items in storerooms, freezers, refrigerators and closets after deliveries.
· Safely bend and lift large or heavy boxes to shoulder height.
· Withstand temperature variations of the kitchen, outside, walk-in freezers and refrigerators while on duty.
· Ensure that all work areas are clean and safe in accordance with sanitation, safety and infection control procedures.
· Provide customer service and assistance in the dining room.
· Breakdown and discard boxes of various sizes in the dumpster.
· Perform assigned daily/weekly/monthly cleaning duties in accordance with sanitation, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
This includes sweeping, mopping, scrubbing walls, trash receptacles and equipment while wearing personnel protective equipment as instructed by supervisor.
· Remove and properly dispose of dietary trash several times a day.
· Tolerate the use of personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, aprons and eye protection.
· Ability to withstand site and smell of food and garbage.
· Safely utilize equipment.
Report any equipment needing service or repair immediately.
· Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policies.
· Deliver soiled linens to laundry.
· Adhere to dress code.
· Perform other duties/tasks as may be assigned.
· Complete and/or attend required in-service training.
· Communicate in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, and team members.
· Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.
· Clock in and out for all working/training hours.
Working off the clock is not permitted at any time or for any reason.
· Maintain compliance with company’s Compliance program and plan.
· Adhere to the Abri Code of Conduct · These duties are not all-inclusive but provide minimum performance expectations and are reviewed in the performance process.
WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned; including some weekends, evenings and holidays.
Non-Exempt Position PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May require frequent extended work days of up to 12 hours.
Sitting: 0 hours per 8-hour work shift.
May alternate frequently to standing or walking.
Standing: 6-7 hours in an 8-hour work shift.
Walking: 2-3 hours in an 8-hour work shift.
May occasionally alternate standing.
Lifting: May be required to lift 50 pounds or more.
AA/EEO/M/F/D/V EXPOSURE RISK CATEGORY: Medium BENEFITS: At Abri Health Services we believe in providing our patients with a well-trained staff in a positive and encouraging environment.
We provide each of our team members with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a team-oriented working environment.
We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to grow professionally in the healthcare industry.
Other benefits of the Food and Nutrition Services Aide role include: · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Life Insurance · Short Term Disability · Long Term Disability · Vacation and Paid Time Off · Holiday Incentive Pay · Training for CEU’s Credits