Nutrition Assistant

Job Description

The Nutrition

Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods,

distributing and collecting food / beverage meal services on a daily

basis. Assists patients with food / beverage menu requests and to

represent the department in a professional and courteous manner to

patients, employees and visitors. Prepares kitchen production

sheets according to patient preferences. Assist department staff

with completing staff meals and catering needs as necessary.

Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the department in

compliance with Regulatory Agencies. Utilizes patient EMR in

accordance with prescribed therapeutic

diets.

Education

High School diploma or

equivalent

Experience

Minimum 18 years

of age. Able to read, write, and speak the English language.

Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change. Mental and physical

sufficient to meet the demands of the position. Professional

appearance. Satisfactory references. Works well with all levels of

staff, patients and families.Ability to follow standardized recipes

and prepare foods in compliance with diet orders. Ability to modify

food textures and portion foods correctly. Ability to follow

therapeutic diets as ordered. Minimum one year experience in the

Food Service field desired. Experience in Food Safety

desired.