Nutrition Associate PT Flex

About the Role

Responsible for a variety of kitchen duties which may include assembling prepared food for trays, delivery of trays to units, returning trays to clean up area, salad bar preparation, and cleaning and sanitation of all kitchen areas and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of present cleaning chemicals and their use in the proper sanitation of all kitchen equipment.
• Adheres to proper infection control practices.
• Observes all general hospital policies, guiding principles, and rules and regulations.
• Delivers snacks and trays to units, depending on daily need of each unit, and returns trays for cleanup.
• Replenishes serving lines and cafeterias with utensils, dinnerware, and glassware.
• Operates dishwasher and dish room equipment.
• Documents dish machine temperatures and reports discrepancies to the immediate supervisor.
• Assists with stocking food, paper, and cleaning supplies for the kitchen; notifies immediate supervisor when supplies are low.
• Washes and sanitizes pots and pans as per department procedure.
• Assists with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen and cafeteria serving lines, equipment, counters, floors, and dish room.
• Assists in peeling and cleaning fresh vegetables, ensuring they are covered, dated, and stored properly per department policy.
• Assists in cleanup of special functions when necessary.
• Segregates and removes trash; practices appropriate recycling procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge of children’s nutritional needs by serving appropriate meals and snacks.
• Demonstrates ability to interact appropriately with patients according to their ages, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
• Appears neat, well-groomed, and in a clean uniform with ID badge as required.
• Consistently ready to begin work on time, returns from breaks promptly, and reports to supervisor before leaving department.
• Provides proper notification for unscheduled absences/tardiness and requests time off according to department policy.
• Demonstrates the proper use of body mechanics.
• Observes all relevant risk management and infection control policies and procedures.
• Practices good hand-washing technique and uses gloves when appropriate.
• Attends orientation and ongoing in-service education as required.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates competence in day-to-day interactions with patients, family members, or friends.

Age-Specific Interactions:

• Child: Respects the smaller size of the patient (e.g., bends or squats down if necessary). Avoids hospital jargon (e.g., uses simple, concrete directions). Shows equal respect for the child.
• Adolescent: Provides privacy when interacting with a patient around sensitive issues. Awareness of issues including the patient’s family members/guardian.
• Adult: Respects the patient’s need to be involved in the decision-making process. Offers choices when possible.
• Geriatric: Awareness of potential sensory deficits (e.g., speaks slowly and clearly, allows time for patient to respond). Shows respect by using patient’s full name (e.g., Mr., Miss, Mrs.).

Requirements

• High school diploma and training or experience in food service preferred, but not required.

Schedule

20/40 Part time Flex - Every Other Weekend

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes.