Kitchen Aide

Patient Nutrition Assistant

Performs functions related to preparation of patient menus for meal service preparation and delivery of nourishment, tube feedings and tray delivery to patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Previous institutional or fast food kitchen experience preferred.

Education

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

None required.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

Performs duties related to patient menus to include; ensuring that the menu is correct with the proper name, unit and room number and is in accordance with the prescribed diet, diet exchanges, fluid restrictions and food preferences.

Calculates food production needs.

Visits patients as needed regarding menu and food preferences. Obtains and enters patient nutrition information on the Kardex.

Performs patient tray assembly, which includes: set up and ability to accurately produce and deliver meals in the established meal times in accordance of the therapeutic diets as needed.

Delivers food carts to patient care units as needed. Returns carts to kitchen at designated times.

As instructed, prepares and delivers snacks, tube feedings, and bulk nourishments to appropriate locations as needed.

Cleans pots, pans, and utensils and uses proper sanitizing procedures.

Operates the cash register.