NUTRITIONAL SERVICE ASSISTANT job - Sebasticook Valley Hospital - Pittsfield, ME

To assist with providing quality food service to all customers in a safe and sanitary manner.

B. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions):

· Meet with patient regarding menus

· Deliver Food

· Set up trays of food accurately

· Accurate stocking of food and supplies

· Wash dishes

· Equipment and Kitchen sanitation

· May assist with inventory control and receiving

· Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of temperatures, schedules, menus, inventory and equipment

· Maintain a safe environment which includes knowing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

· Report and directly address identified environmental hazards when appropriate.

· Report and directly address violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.

C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma preferred. Ability to read and write required.

Experience: Previous food service experience preferred.

Training: Will train positive and self motivated individuals.

Ability to positively interact with all customers and to be part of a team.

Licensure:

D. JOB COMPETENCIES (Include Age Specific requirements for clinical workers):

· Conscientious

· Willing to learn

· Suggestions to make improvements

· Organized. Attention to Detail

· Accuracy

E. CONTACTS:

Reports to: Food Service Supervisor

Director of Environmental and Nutritional Services

Directs Work of Others: n/a

F. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT REQUIREMENTS:

Environment Demands/Exposure to Hazards:

· Cleaning chemicals.

· Hot water and equipment.

· Sharp utensils.

Physical Demands:

· Standing/moving around kitchen 75% of the time, walking 25% of the time.

· Lifting heavy loads – up to 50 pounds.

· Bending and reaching.

· Manual Dexterity Required:

Mental Demands:

· Dealing with patients and all customers

· Can be stressful at times.

G. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.