Nutritional Services Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Obtains menu choices and delivers desirable, nutritious foods in a timely manner to all age groups and categories.
• Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as KRMC policies.
• Assists with preparation of trays and copies menus for distribution.
• Presents menu options to patients for selection according to diet requirements and age-specific needs.
• Edits menus to ensure proper diet needs and double-checks trays before delivering to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares and delivers patient nourishments.
• Cleans and returns patient trays to kitchen in a timely manner.
• Washes dishes and puts away clean dishes and utensils.
• Disposes of trash in an appropriate manner and as needed.
• Cleans various areas of the department.
• Maintains a high level of service orientation.
• Dishes and preps food items in appropriate portions and amounts.
• Collects and documents data related to patient care, including fluid and food intakes, calorie counts, and refrigerator/freezer temperatures.
• Consults with Supervisor about nutritional care of patients, addressing preferences, likes, dislikes, and dietary needs.
• Gathers, delivers, stores, and rotates food supplies stocked in the utility room.
• Fulfills requests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Answers phones and relays messages to the proper person.
• Follows HFAP, State, and Federal regulations.
• Attends staff meetings and in-services.

Education/Experience

• Currently enrolled in High School or High School Graduate/GED