Nutrition Assistant

About the role

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location: 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, 14642. Department: Food & Nutrition Svcs-Patients. Work Shift: UR - Day. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 (part‑time).

Responsibilities

• Supervision and direction exercised: Patient Service Assistant Manager, Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition, Food and Nutrition Services.
• Machines and equipment used: Microwave, oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Coffee maker, Food and Meal carts, Telephone, Pager.
• Assembles and delivers patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention; uses judgment in approaching patients and families and in satisfying their requests for adjustments within their prescribed diet; serves as an effective representative of the hospital to patients, families and visitors.
• Passes all nourishments as well as fills water pitchers; passes all tube feedings and infant formulas.
• Passes all patient specific menus; assists with patient menu selection on the telephone or at bedside.
• Collects and submits all completed patient menu selections; communicates patient preferences and requests for nourishment to the Diet Technician as necessary.
• Collects all soiled meal trays from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals; moves soiled carts to elevator area.
• Records all patients’ intakes and outputs; includes amount of food eaten and liquid consumed by all patients being monitored.
• Maintains appropriate levels of floor stock by completing a daily inventory and filling the “Blue Orders” as necessary; stocks the blue orders supplies on assigned units.
• Responsible for supplying all necessary late trays and substitute selections for patients; consults with the Dietetic Technician or Nutrition Services Supervisor and uses judgment in adjusting trays for changes in patients’ diet orders and/or new admission.
• Performs all assigned cleaning duties such as unit microwave, freezer, refrigerator, galley work surfaces.
• When microwaving trays, checks to see food is brought to proper temperature by using a thermometer to test.
• Assembles trays on the trayline for meal service to patients; assists with limited food preparation, portioning and serving both in the tray assembly area and on the units, when appropriate.

Qualifications

High School diploma with ability to understand, read, write and speak English and with experience in a service environment; demonstrated ability to work independently; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay

Compensation range: $18.75 – $25.44 per hour (first and last step pay rates per the applicable collective bargaining agreement; individual pay set in accordance with the agreement).

Schedule

Part‑time, regular worker subtype; scheduled weekly hours: 24; work shift: UR – Day.