Support Services Aide - Food & Nutrition - Vineland

*Eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus from October 11, 2024, to December 31, 2024.*

Position Description

Prepares, provides and services food to patients, visitors, and employees under sanitary conditions as needed. Provides assistance in all Food and Nutrition Services functions as directed in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities

Demonstrates Competency in Utilizing Kitchen Equipment:

• Completes equipment competency test annually.
• Performs general cleaning duties; equipment, utensils, pots, pans and other serving items by washing them by hand or place them in a dishwashing machine, return clean utensils, pots and pans to their proper place. Removes trash and garbage to designated areas.

Follows Production Protocols:

• Pulls appropriate recipes.
• Gathers work supplies Carries pans kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove and refrigerator while maintaining safety standards.
• Prep work including, washing, peeling, cutting and seeding vegetables and fruit.
• Supports all functions of the Food and Nutrition Department Room Service as necessary for patient care.
• Sets up serving line, making sure temperatures are taken, recorded and within acceptable ranges and that correct utensils are used.
• On an ongoing basis, inventories and re-stocks supplies and food products in work areas.
• Notifies cooks if the food temperature is not within acceptable limits.
• Serves hot and cold items from serving line to customers.

Alerts Supervisor to Problems or Concerns Involving Equipment & Food Supplies:

• Resolves patient/customer concerns and relays relevant information to supervisor/manager.

Works in Cafeteria:

• Proper portioning utensils are used.

Maintains Department Records:

• Completes leftover logs.
• Completes production sheets.
• Completes catering request forms as appropriate.
• Maintains recipe files.
• Assists with receiving food products as appropriate.

Maintains Strict Adherence to All Safety Protocols:

• Attends or reviews all department safety committee meetings.
• Completes self-assessment of safety program annually.
• Follows department safety policies at all times.
• Alerts supervisor of any unsafe conditions which exist immediately.

Physical Requirements:

N: Never O: Occasionally (<20%) F: Frequently (20%-80%) C: Constantly (>80%)

Environmental Conditions

?>

At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.