Nutrition Aide

Location: 1805 27th Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662, USA

Works under the supervision of the Production Manager and in coordination with the Nutrition Aide/Production Team Leaders. The Nutrition Aide’s primary job functions include the assembly of meals, delivery of meals, cashiering, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, washing pots and pans, and pre‑prepping food items for cooks. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education: Basic literacy skills plus the ability to perform basic math calculations to accurately measure and dilute chemicals required.
• Licensure: (None specified).
• Experience: (None specified).
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Ordinary interpersonal skills and ordinary courtesy are required.
  • Must be able to read menus and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Requires knowledge of work routines and procedures and materials used in Dietary normally acquired during less than one full month of work experience.
  • Uses dishwasher, garbage disposal, carts, refrigerator/freezer, steam table, and mechanical tray line frequently. Uses knives, serving utensils, garbage carts, patient carts, blender, mixer, and chopper occasionally.
• Essential
  
  Physical Requirements:
  
  
  • The physical demand level for this position is light to medium. Occasionally lifts 35 pounds and frequently lifts 20 pounds or less.
  • Walks at a slower speed while carrying 20 pounds or less.
  • Stands and/or walks with normal breaks seven to eight hours per day when assembling patient trays, washing dishes, etc.
  • Sits approximately one hour per day (including breaks).
  • Continuously concentrates on detail.
  • Must be able to cope with frequent deadlines. Must contend with occasional irregular activity schedules and work without the assistance of other personnel, and will occasionally work under close supervision.
  • Problem solving ability is required in order to follow instruction.
• Essential Sensory Requirements: (None specified).
• Exposure to Hazards:
  • Works in generally good surroundings except poor ventilation and sudden temperature changes.
  • Continuously exposed to noise and frequently to heat.
  • Occasion exposure to cold, fumes, odors, extreme temperatures, toxic substances, and moving machinery.
  • Works with hazardous chemicals.
• Other: (None specified).

• Equipment:
  • Demonstrates knowledge of proper use and maintenance of all equipment and supplies related to assigned positions.
  • Demonstrates ability to safely use hazardous equipment including food processor, pizza ovens, dish machine, and other equipment that utilize blades, or extreme temperatures.
• Customer Service: Provides excellent customer service with a cheerful, helpful behavior.
• Performance/Time Management:
  • Possesses ability to perform other job duties as assigned.
  • Completes work timely and according to policies and procedures.
  • Maintains clean, sanitary environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Understands and follows written and verbal instructions.
  • Completes all prep necessary prep for the next day in assigned area – room service or cafeteria.
• Quality/Safety:
  • Sets up equipment and work areas according to department standards.
  • Maintains presentation, quality and temperature standards of all food.
  • Prepares and preps all items necessary for the following day.
  • Prepares patient and customer meals accurately and appropriately, following all recipes and presentation standards.
  • Follows all cleaning lists on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis.
  • Knows emergency codes and role in the event of activation.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and location of fire extinguishing systems. Identifies alarms, extinguisher and exits.
• Relationship/Positive Interaction/Critical Thinking:
  • Treats management, coworkers and customers with respect.
  • Sets and example of a patient/customer focused team/department.
  • Welcomes and precepts new staff members.
  • Prese nts a professional appearance in uniform prescribed by the department at all times.
  • Utilizes appropriate problem solving…