Nutrition Services Aide

Voutique • Washington, DC, US

1 day ago

Job type

Part-time

Permanent

Job description

Overview

General Information

Location : Washington, DC, United States

Department : Nutrition and dietetics

Schedule : Permanent - Part-time

Date published : 01-Oct-2024

Ref # : 442149

Description and Requirements

The Nutrition Services Aide assists in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as preparing meals for employees, visitors and special functions. The Nutrition Services Aide assists in maintaining inventory, serviceware and sanitary conditions within the department.

Licenses and Certifications

Food handlers permit (if required by state or county regulations)

Total Education, Vocational Training and Experience

Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets, recent institutional cooking experience and special function cooking experience desirable.

Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred

Machines, Equipment Used

General office equipment, mixer, ovens, steamer, microwave, toaster, blender, steam tables, fryer, food processor, scales, dish washer

Physical Requirements

Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. Ability to lift, push, pull and retrieve approximately 100% of the time. Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Ability to safely push / pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds on wheels, with assistance, if necessary. The push / pull weight will be based on a loaded maximum weight of 300 pounds per cart.

Compliance

Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct. Maintains current licensure and / or certifications, if applicable.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.

Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.

Wet surfaces and sharp objects and high noise levels possible.

Hot and cold temperature extremes.

May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Additional Requirements

May be required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.

May be required to work on religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts.

Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.

May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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