Food and Nutrition Assistant

2 days ago

Denver, Colorado, United States Crestmoor Care Center Full time
Job Title: Food and Nutrition Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Food and Nutrition Specialist to join our team at Crestmoor Care Center. As a key member of our food services team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality meals and exceptional customer service to our residents.

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in all food functions, following federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern long-term care and assisted living facilities. You will work closely with our Food and Nutrition Services Manager to ensure that meals are prepared and served in a timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in preparing meals that meet established portion control procedures.
  • Set up and deliver meal trays, food carts, and other equipment to designated areas.
  • Check diet trays before distribution and serve food in the dining room as instructed.
  • Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
  • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and floors, dishes, and utensils.
  • Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, and other areas.
  • Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures.
  • Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
  • Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
  • Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment.
  • Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
  • Adhere to dress and jewelry requirements per health code regulations.
  • Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled.
  • Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information, including protected health information.
  • Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors.
Requirements:
  • Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th-grade education.
  • On-the-job training provided.
Work Environment:

This position requires working in well-lighted and ventilated areas, with a warm and noisy atmosphere for cooking. You will be required to move intermittently during working hours, be subject to frequent interruptions, and communicate with medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.

You will also be required to work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary. Additionally, you may be subject to call-back during emergency conditions, such as severe weather, evacuation, or post-disaster situations.

As a Food and Nutrition Specialist, you will be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, and other hazards, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. You must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.

You must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination. You must also be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability, and be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.

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