Nutrition Float

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or equivalent
• •Punctual and regular attendance
• •Analytical ability
• •Independent judgement
• •Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively
• •Ability to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner
• •Good general health
• •Emotional stability
• •Ability to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately
• •Ability to work in a hot, wet, humid and loud environment for long periods of time
• •Ability to lift, carry, and push food trays, carts, and supplies
• •Ability to focus on multiple tasks
• •Ability to observe patient and food conditions
• •Ability to respond to sensory cues such as temperature, taste, and appearance of food
• •Ability to continuously stand
• •Ability to continuously walk
• •Ability to continuously move
• •Ability to continuously use hands, arms, and fingers
• •Ability to continuously reach with hands and arms
• •Ability to continuously hear and listen
• •Ability to continuously taste or smell
• •Ability to continuously work inside
• •Ability to continuously work in noise
• •Ability to continuously lift up to 10 pounds
• •Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds
• •Ability to rarely lift up to 50 pounds
• •Comprehensive background check and drug screening
• •Urine drug screening completed within 30 days of the date of hire
• •Ability to complete required food safety and workplace training
• •Ability to learn and perform multiple roles within Nutrition Services
• •Ability to demonstrate tasks, reinforce proper procedures, and promote a collaborative team environment (guidance and support to new or temporary staff)
• •Ability to maintain awareness of patient needs and dietary restrictions
• •Ability to report concerns to appropriate staff
• •Ability to maintain compliance with food safety, patient service, and organizational standards
• •Ability to participate in and comply with JRMC Safety Management Program
• •Ability to maintain knowledge of and observe Standard Precautions
• •Ability to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• •Ability to interact professionally with patients of all age groups, physicians, staff, and cafeteria customers
• •Ability to answer department telephone calls and communicate information appropriately
• •Ability to stock and service needs for various departments, including Physician Lounge and patient care areas
• •Ability to stock tray line and support overall meal service operations
• •Ability to assist with food preparation, cooking, and diet technician duties as assigned
• •Ability to contribute to the overall success and growth of Nutrition Services
• •Ability to maintain compliance with organizational standards of behavior and workplace expectations
• •Ability to perform other duties as assigned by department leadership
• •Ability to demonstrate flexibility across roles and schedules
• •Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and departments
• •Ability to provide excellent customer service
• •Ability to support team operations
• •Ability to complete required reports and maintain accurate records related to meals, catering, and patient services
• •Ability to follow all food safety and sanitation standards
• •Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, serving, and dish room areas
• •Ability to operate dishwashing equipment
• •Ability to assist with inventory management, stocking, and receiving deliveries
• •Ability to provide café service as needed, including food preparation, customer service, cashiering, and stocking
• •Ability to support catering services, including preparation, setup, delivery, and related coordination
• •Ability to assist with patient meal assembly, tray delivery, rounding, and collection
• •Ability to input and update meal information in the CBORD system
• •Ability to prepare and cook a variety of hot and cold food items for patients, café service, and catering in accordance with standardized recipes
• •Ability to assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, and inventory management of food, beverages, and supplies
• •Ability to support vending operations, including stocking and cash handling
• •Ability to assist with dietary technician tasks
• •Ability to prepare cold and hot food items
• •Ability to support cooks with meal preparation
• •Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• •Ability to assist with retail food service operations, including cashiering in the café, if approved
• •Ability to assist with meal delivery, catering coordination, reporting, ordering of food and supplies, and vending oversight
• •Ability to promote efficient operations, food safety compliance, and a positive dining experience across all service areas
• •Ability to function in a flexible capacity
• •Ability to contribute to meal delivery, catering coordination, reporting, ordering of food and supplies, and vending oversight
• •Ability to support a wide range of nutrition and food service operations to ensure high-quality service for patients, staff, and visitors
• •Ability to work in a part time benefitted position working 48 hours per two week schedule
• •Ability to work Monday - Friday with variable hours, weekends and holidays as needed

Desired Qualifications

• •Previous experience in food service, healthcare, or customer service
• •One to three months of food service experience