Nutrition Associate
- Hamilton, ON, Canada
Part-time
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Original job description
The Nutrition Associate assists in all areas of Food Service operation. Primary duties include but are not limited to collecting patient meal selections; tray assembly; nourishment, enteral feeding and formula preparation; meal and nourishment delivery to patients; tray collection; diet changes; dishwashing; cleaning and customer service.
1. Minimum Grade 10 education
2. Successful completion of the Dietary Food Service Worker Certificate Program (College program) is required
3. Safe Food Handlers Certificate is required
4. Previous hospital or long term care experience working in the dietary department
5. Good physical condition. Ability to stand for long periods, reaching, bending, pushing and lifting up to 20kg, using good body mechanics
6. Ability to demonstrate attributes that contributes to a respectful caring environment
7. Ability to communicate effectively with members of the health care team
8. Ability to set and adjust priorities and organize work in response to department needs
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Responsibilities
The Nutrition Associate assists in food service operations by preparing and delivering patient meals, nourishment, and enteral feedings. They are also responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the dietary area, managing diet changes, and providing excellent customer service.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Grade 10 education, a Dietary Food Service Worker Certificate, and a Safe Food Handlers Certificate. Previous experience in a hospital or long-term care dietary department is required, along with the physical ability to perform manual tasks.
Skills
- Food service
- Patient meal selection
- Tray assembly
- Enteral feeding preparation
- Formula preparation
- Dietary department operations
- Dishwashing
- Customer service
- Safe food handling
- Communication
- Time management
- Physical stamina
- Body mechanics
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Food & Beverage
- Administrative
Keywords
- Food Service
- Dietary Department
- Patient Care
- Meal Delivery
- Enteral Feeding
- Formula Preparation
- Safe Food Handlers Certificate
- Dietary Food Service Worker Certificate
- Hospital
- Long Term Care
- Customer Service
- Dishwashing
- Physical Stamina
- Body Mechanics