Food and Nutrition Associate - Emory Healthcare

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At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be.  We provide:

• Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
• Family-focused benefits
• Wellness incentives

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• Prepares, portions, and serves menu items for general and modified patient diets and for retail food service or catering. Sets up meal service stations.Maintains clean and sanitary food preparation areas and equipment.
• Washes dishes, flatware, serving utensils and disposes of trash.Loads, operates, and unloads commercial dishwasher.
• Transports carts to patient units and all other areas of the hospital.
• May operate a cash register to process and verify payment for goods or services and may operate selected production and other equipment.
• Follows all safety and infection control policies and procedures which includes proper and frequent hand washing and using required protection devices to prevent transmission of food borne illnesses to patients, customers and staff. Reports safety hazards. Cleans, sanitizes and organizes the work area.
• Takes and records temperatures of food and food service equipment; documents the temperature information and adheres to FIFO protocols.
• May train to assist with cooking and baking.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and follow instructions.
• One (1) year of food service experience preferred. Demonstrated skills in customer service, critical thinking, problem solving and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to make sound judgments while quickly processing information.
• Ability to perform basic tasks on a computer including logging on and off a workstation, checking email and completing annual online employee commitment modules.
  
  

Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members.  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.