NUTRITION ASSOCIATE

Description Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation Job Description Job Title:

Nutrition Associate Job Code:

376

Hours:

4:30pm-7:00pm, 6:30am-3:00pm, or 10:30am-7:00pm

FTE:

0 (per diem)

Weekend Schedule:

Rotating Holiday Schedule:

Rotating Call Schedule:

N/A FLSA

Status:

Non-Exempt Department Name:

Dietary Department Code:

8030

Location:

Brattleboro, Vermont

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for setting up, transporting, serving, returning, and cleaning all patient food trays. Pour coffee, tea, juice and other beverages. Assist staff with food preparation and area set up as needed. Food preparation includes making snacks, salads, and other cold items as needed. Properly store utensils and supplies for patient and cafeteria areas. Clean areas of kitchen, equipment and floor of kitchen as assigned. Put away stock items and properly rotate, label and date items as required. Complete other tasks as assigned by lead or supervisor.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE

Nutrition Services provides nutritionally adequate and satisfying meals for both patients and customers. A safe and sanitary food service environment will be utilized according to standards of quality established by federal, state, and local agencies. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school or GED preferred.

Experience:

None required.

Licensure/Certification:

None required.

Mental Efforts:

Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions.. Environment & Working Conditions Potential for injury from washing, cleaning agents, and dish machine. Exposure to noise levels. Exposure to hazardous chemicals. Exposure to temperature changes in the working environment. Potential for exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.

OSHA CATEGORY OSHA

Category I

• Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Standing

• Up to 1/3 Walking
• Up to 1/3 Sitting
• 2/3 or more Talking or Hearing
• 2/3 or more Use of hands to finger, handle or feel
• Up to 1/3 Pushing/Pulling
• None Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
• None Reaching with hands and arms
• Up to 1/3 Tasting or smelling
• None This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted. Up to 10 pounds
• 2/3 or more Up to 25 pounds
• 1/3 to 1/2 Up to 50 pounds
• Up to 1/3 Up to 100 pounds
• None More than 100 pounds
• None This position has special vision requirements.

Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Wet, humid conditions (non-weather)

• None Work near moving mechanical parts
• Up to 1/3 Fumes or airborne particles
• Up to 1/3 Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Up to 1/3 Outdoor weather conditions
• None Extreme cold (non-weather)
• None Extreme heat (non-weather)
• None Risk of electrical shock
• None Work with explosives
• None Risk of radiation
• None Vibration
• None The typical noise level for the environment is: Very Quiet Quiet Moderate Noise Loud Noise Hearing Ability to hear calls Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others EEO/ADA Statement Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources. Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.