Nutrition Services Aide - Ascension

We Are Hiring:

• Department: Nutrition Services
• Schedule: Full-time 37.5 hours per week
• Facility: Ascension Living Our Lady of Peace
• Location: Lewiston, NY
• Salary: $15.00  - $17.92 per hour

Actual compensation offered will vary based on factors including applicable licenses, certifications, education, experience, location, qualifications and comparison with associates in similar roles.

 

Schedules with guaranteed hours will include hours on some weekends and some holidays.

What You Will Do:

Perform a variety of routine duties related to the preparation, service and transport of food; ensure that required sanitary levels are maintained throughout the food preparation process; performs cleaning and sanitizing duties to department equipment. Comply with established Facility and departmental policies and procedures, standards for hygiene and personal appearance, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Adhere to Facility Standards of Conduct and practices the Core Values of Service of the Poor, Reverence, Integrity, Wisdom, Creativity and Dedication. Represent OLP accurately and honestly. Act with integrity and in the best interest of OLP. Identify instances of non-compliance and take appropriate action, including reporting violations of the CRP. Adhere to Facility policy or regulations. Business relationships are conducted in the best interest of OLP, free of gifts, favors or other improper inducements.

 

Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria

The following are essential job accountabilities:

 

1) Set up and serve residents in assigned position in accordance with established schedule and procedures; portions and serves food as directed by resident menu and established portion controls. (20%)

• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Demonstrate accuracy in portion control and ability to perform duties in stations; assure silverware placed on tray is clean and without food debris; pay attention to work and does not socialize during meal operations. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department. Follow infection control policies by washing hands before putting on gloves, changing gloves as needed when soiled or torn, before beginning a different task, after handling raw meat, before handling cooked or ready to eat foods, before handling eating utensils (regular or plastic).
  
• Management Performance Criteria - Demonstrate the Mission of the Facility by providing quality care through accuracy in assembling resident food in servers and as "runner" after the meal. Report to work on time and ready to work at the start of the shift; provide proper notification when late or absent. This is essential to insure tray lines are not delayed.
  

2) Reviews production sheets; prepares and portions food items necessary for resident tray operation;reports spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies or equipment to Supervisor on duty. (20%).

• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Demonstrate accuracy in portion control; rinses all fresh fruits prior to service.
  
• Management Performance Criteria - Comply with departmental dress code; wear Facility identification badge while on duty; wear appropriate hair cover at all times; report to work well groomed and in compliance with infection control standards for person hygiene.
  
• Collaboration Performance Criteria - Maintain a positive attitude in work place; work well with and assists others as needed to complete the job.
  
• Planning/Timeliness Performance Criteria - Complete job duties within required timeframe, according to established schedules or workflow requirements and assists co-workers to do the same.

3) Complete post-meal cleanup tasks in servers; perform dishwashing/cleaning operations of resident tables, kitchen equipment, food carts, set up of tables and other equipment used in food service operation; recycles waste as per department procedures. (20%).

• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Perform all sanitation operations correctly to ensure all equipment is cleaned and sanitized according to procedures to ensure the safety of residents, staff and visitors. Demonstrate the ability to operate equipment according to department and safety guidelines.
  
• Communications Performance Criteria - Report all personal injuries or accidents immediately to the Nutrition Services Supervisor on duty.
  Collaboration Performance Criteria - Cooperate with fellow employees to complete post-meal cleanup tasks to trayline work stations.

4) Procure adequate food and supplies from department storage areas for daily operations and returns unused items to refrigerators, freezers or storeroom properly dated, wrapped and put in appropriate place. (10%).

• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Label all food items with item name, date, time and initials.
  
• Planning/Timeliness Performance Criteria - Obtain adequate food and supplies for the meal period to prevent interruption in service to resident meal operations.
  

5) Load and transport food carts on schedule.(8%).

• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Lock off elevator ONLY to transport patient food carts to and from the nursing units.
  
• Planning/Timeliness Performance Criteria - Deliver food from the kitchen to the designated unit in a prompt, timely and safe manner.

6) Perform assorted food service/preparation duties for resident nourishment, delivering nourishments to residents. (8%).

• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - HIPAA Competency- Protect resident's privacy by insuring any items with resident data on them are not left unattended. Prepare all items accurately per requests or menus and wear gloves when preparing food items for resident trays or for between designated meal times.
  
• Planning/Timeliness Performance Criteria - Deliver meal trays and/or food items in a prompt and timely manner to the appropriate resident or nursing unit.
  
• Resident Relations Performance Criteria - Identify the resident correctly before leaving any meal trays and/or food items with the resident to assure resident safety and compliance with modified diet restrictions.
  

7) Attends all inservices and meetings as required.(3%).

• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Project poise, authority, and a positive image. Wear appropriate clothing and accessories, giving proper attention to personal hygiene. Wear Facility ID Badge while on duty. Attend department meetings as required and scheduled. Infection Control.
  Competency: Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to all infection control procedures including proper hand-washing techniques, contact with blood spills and universal precautions. Competency: Participate in drills and demonstrates knowledge of Plan for Department. Attends all mandatory inservices.
  

The following duties may be reassigned:

8) Performs the duties of Nourishment Aide as needed, such as feeding residents and passing nourishment. (11%).

• Application of Knowledge Performance Criteria - Perform parstock inventories accurately and delivers to unit pantries. Demonstrate accuracy in portion control as per nourishment computer sheets and delivers nourishment accurately in a prompt and timely manner to the resident or nursing unit. Label and date all nourishment and internal feedings accurately as per nourishment computer sheets and labels. Wear gloves while preparing nourishment. Change gloves as needed and always wears gloves when handling cooked or ready to eat foods.
  
• Resident Relations Performance Criteria - Demonstrate the ability to feed residents exercising the Facility's Core Values at all times.
  

9) Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. 

 

What You Will Need:

Education:

• H. S. Diploma or GED preferred..

 

Work Experience:

• Preferred Experience: One (1) to Three (3) months food service experience preferred.

Additional Preferences:

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team:

Ascension Living is a nationally recognized non-profit senior living provider offering rewarding career opportunities in numerous locations across 11 states and Washington D.C. As part of our Independent Living, Assisted Living, Short-term Rehabilitation, Memory Support or Long-term Care teams, you will be empowered to provide compassionate, personalized care and develop lasting relationships with our residents and their loved ones.

 

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

 

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension Senior Living will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

For further information, view the  EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)poster.

 

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

 

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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Benefits:

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.).