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Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem

University of Vermont Health

Middlebury, VTPer Diem$20.5–30.46/hrSeen 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.5–30.46/hr
Location
Middlebury, VT
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Nutrition Assistant supports daily food service at Porter Medical Center by preparing food, distributing and collecting meals, and assisting patients with menu requests. The role also prepares kitchen production sheets based on patient preferences and helps with staff meals and catering as needed. It uses patient EMR information in accordance with therapeutic diets and follows department safety and sanitation requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EnglishAdaptabilityRecipe FollowingFood PreparationTexture ModificationPortioningTherapeutic Diets

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentMust Be 18+Food Service ExperienceFood Safety Experience

Full job description

Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem

Job Details

Job Ref:

R0089776

Category:

Food Service

Employment Type:

Per Diem

Health Care Partner:

Porter Medical Center

Location:

115 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753

Department:

Porter - Nutrition Services

Job Type:

Regular

Primary Shift:

Variable

Hours:

Hours per Week:

0

Weekend Needs:

Every Other

Pay Rate:

$20.50 - $30.46 per hour

This is a bargaining union position.

Job Description

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods, distributing and collecting food/beverage meal services on a daily basis. Assists patients with food/beverage menu requests and to represent the department in a professional and courteous manner to patients, employees and visitors. Prepares kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Assist department staff with completing staff meals and catering needs as necessary. Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the department in compliance with Regulatory Agencies. Utilizes patient EMR in accordance with prescribed therapeutic diets.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

Minimum 18 years of age. Able to read, write, and speak the English language. Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change. Mental and physical sufficient to meet the demands of the position. Professional appearance. Satisfactory references. Works well with all levels of staff, patients and families.Ability to follow standardized recipes and prepare foods in compliance with diet orders. Ability to modify food textures and portion foods correctly. Ability to follow therapeutic diets as ordered. Minimum one year experience in the Food Service field desired. Experience in Food Safety desired.

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