Food & Nutrition Specialist

About Us

We're an organization that values great care, positive impact, teamwork, and growth. If you're a quick-thinking individual ready to support others and grow with us, we'd love to have you on our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in all food functions following current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations for long-term care and assisted living facilities.
• Follow established policies and procedures as directed by the Food & Nutrition Services Manager to assist in food preparation, serve well-balanced meals, and maintain a clean and sanitary dining hall.
• Assist cook in preparing meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Set up and deliver meal trays, food carts, etc. to designated areas.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Serve food in the dining room as instructed.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment, floors, dishes, and utensils.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Adhere to dress and jewelry requirements per health code regulations.
• Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled.
• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information, including protected health information.
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.
• On-the-job training provided.

Skills and Knowledge

• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft operating system platforms.
• Understanding of administrative and clerical procedures.
• Strong customer service skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with prescription benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision care.
• Paid vacation.
• Generous bonuses.
• Daily pay advance option available.
• Growth opportunities.