Nutrition Services Aide - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
The Nutritional Services Aide supports daily food service operations by performing cashier, dishwashing, and stocking duties. This role helps maintain a clean, organized, and efficient cafeteria and patient food service environment while providing excellent customer service to staff, patients, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate cafeteria cash register and credit card machine; handle cash accurately and balance drawer.
• Set up, stock, and restock cafeteria items, refrigerators, and supplies.
• Assist customers in a polite and helpful manner.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Monitor and record dish machine temperatures and follow sanitation procedures.
• Pick up trays from hospital units and check trays on the tray line for accuracy.
• Stock diet kitchens and grocery orders according to department procedures.
• Rotate stock, check expiration dates, and store items properly.
• Maintain cleanliness of food service equipment (coffee urns, tea makers, ice dispensers).
• Follow department policies for food safety, sanitation, and daily cleaning tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of food service experience preferred (restaurant or institutional setting).
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Experience operating a cash register and credit card machine preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and walking, often on wet floors.
• Frequent lifting of supplies up to 40 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling carts and equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet meal service deadlines.