Nutrition Services Aide

Nutrition Services Aide

Perform a variety of routine duties related to the preparation, service and transport of food; ensure that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process; performs cleaning and sanitizing duties to department equipment. Comply with established Facility and departmental policies and procedures, standards for hygiene and personal appearance, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Adhere to Facility Standards of Conduct and practices the Core Values of Service of the Poor, Reverence, Integrity, Wisdom, Creativity and Dedication. Represent OLP accurately and honestly. Act with integrity and in the best interest of OLP. Identify instances of non-compliance and take appropriate action, including reporting violations of the CRP. Adhere to Facility policy or regulations. Business relationships are conducted in the best interest of OLP, free of gifts, favors or other improper inducements.

The following are essential job accountabilities:

• Set up and serve residents in assigned position in accordance with established schedule and procedures; portions and serves food as directed by resident menu and established portion controls.
• Reviews production sheets; prepares and portions food items necessary for resident tray operation; reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies or equipment to Supervisor on duty.
• Complete post-meal cleanup tasks in servers; perform dishwashing/cleaning operations of resident tables, kitchen equipment, food carts, set up of tables and other equipment used in food service operation; recycles waste as per department procedures.
• Procure adequate food and supplies from department storage areas for daily operations and returns unused items to refrigerators, freezers or storeroom properly dated, wrapped and put in appropriate place.
• Load and transport food carts on schedule.
• Perform assorted food service/preparation duties for resident nourishment, delivering nourishments to residents.
• Attends all inservices and meetings as required.
• Performs the duties of Nourishment Aide as needed, such as feeding residents and passing nourishment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education: H. S. Diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience: One (1) to Three (3) months food service experience preferred.

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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