Nutrition Assistant Position Available In Monroe, New York

Nutrition Assistant
Rochester, NY
As amunity, the University of Rochester is defined by a deepmitment to Meliora – Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we : equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure ourmunity is weing to all and is a place w all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Department:

500071

Food & Nutrition Svcs-Patients Work Shift:

UR – Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR SEIU 024 H

Compensation Range:

$18.03 – $24.46 The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities:

Responsible to assemble, serve, and collect all patient meals, between meal snacks and floor stock. Maintains sanitation of work areas and follows sanitary food practices at all times.

SCHEDULE

D/E/N;

WKNDS/HOLS SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED

Patient Service Assistant Manager, Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition, Food and Nutrition Services

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED

Microwave, oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Coffee maker, Food and Meal carts, Telephone, Pager.

TYPICAL DUTIES

Assembles and delivers patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention. Use judgment in approaching patients and families and in satisfying their requests for adjustments within their prescribed diet. In this capacity, serves as an effective representative of the hospital to patients, families and visitors. Passes all nourishments as well as fills water pitchers. Pass all tube feedings and infant formulas. Passes all patient specific menus. Assists with patient menu selection on the telephone or at bedside. Collects and submits allpleted patient menu selections. Communicates patient preferences and requests for nourishments to the Diet Technician as necessary. Collects all soiled meal trays from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals. Also, moves soiled carts to elevator area. Records all patient’s in’s and Out’s. This includes amount of food eaten and liquid consumed by all patients being monitored. Maintains appropriate levels of floor stock bypleting a daily inventory and filling the “Blue Orders” as necessary. Stocks the blue orders supplies on assigned units. Responsible for supplying all necessary late trays and substitute selections for patients. Consults with the Dietetic Technician or Nutrition Services Supervisor and use judgment in adjusting trays for changes in patients’ diet orders and/or new admission. Performs all assigned cleaning duties such as unit microwave, freezer, refrigerator, galley work surfaces. When microwaving trays, checks to see food is brought to proper temperature by using a thermometer to test. Assembles trays on the tray line for meal service to patients. Assists with limited food preparation, portioning and serving both in the tray assembly area and on the units, when appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma with ability to understand, read, write and speak English and with experience in a service environment; Demonstrated ability to work independently; Or an equivalentbination of education and experience. The University of Rochester ismitted to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and weing culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University ismitted to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). Thismitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Notice:

If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals At the University of Rochester, we aremitted to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and weing culture and are united by a strongmitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our d mission to ensure all members of ourmunity feel safe, respected, included, and valued.