Nutrition Associate

Location: AdventHealth Winter Park-201 NORTH LAKEMONT AVENUE, Winter Park, 32792

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

-          Benefits from Day One

-          Paid Days Off from Day One

-          Student Loan Repayment Program

-          Career Development

-          Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

-          Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-Time

Shift: Day

The role you’ll contribute:

The Nutrition Associate is a generalist who may function in all areas of Nutritional Services:  the patient services area, retail, and utility, performing food prep, tray/food assembly/delivery, sanitation duties, and documentation. Communicates with area leaders regarding issues which might affect service, quality, and productivity. Handle products and equipment to prevent contamination and loss. Follows AH and NS policies and SOPs, including NS Image Standards. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. 

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Demonstrates, through behavior, Advent Health’s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork

·           Food Preparation

Prepares/assembles hot/cold food (salads, sandwiches, desserts) and nourishments for trayline, patients, and retail areas of responsibility.  Follows recipes/instructions to ensure product accuracy, correct portions, and appropriate garnishes. 

·           Trayline/Retail

May work all positions on the trayline or retail areas.  May assemble trays per therapeutic diet guidelines, the direction of the CBORD application, and the established presentation standards; may set up and display items in retail areas according to established standards.

·           Safety & Sanitation

Ensures that work area, storeroom, and walk-in/freezer are clean, neat, and reflects FIFO method of product rotation.  Monitors and records assigned refrigerator, freezer, and food temps daily. Wears appropriate hair covering in production/prep areas and maintains hand hygiene standards. 

·           Communication

Communicates effectively verbally and in written documentation.  Keeps supervisor informed of work progress.  Communicates safety and sanitation issues, equipment issues, and the need for specific food items or supplies in timely manner to avoid delays in preparation and service.

·           Compliance

Attends mandatory education and in-services.  Completes required logs and documentation.  Accepts the direction of leadership.  Meets established department standards and expectations for service and productivity.  Follows AH and NS policies and standard operating procedures.  Conforms to image standards and approved uniform, including AH ID badge.

·           Stewardship

Pulls inventory sufficient, but not in excess, to produce to par, census, or forecast.  Monitors expiration to ensure inventory, stock, and product are not lost or wasted.  Handles inventory and product to avoid temperature abuse, contamination, or accident that results in loss.  Maintains, cleans, and uses equipment per specifications to promote longevity and function.  Takes action to reduce waste.  Addresses poor quality from distributors with NS area leader. 

·           Service

May deliver patient meal trays to meet time standard for delivery of meals; may prepare and set up food items for retail service.  Exhibits professional behavior and outstanding customer service skills.  May prepare and deliver bulk nourishment orders to nursing units.

·           Utility

May perform duties in the dishroom, including operating the dishmachine and cart washing equipment.  Must demonstrate proper use of all chemicals.  Breaks down and discards boxes appropriately.  Requests work orders for equipment or environment that requires repair. 

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

·       Able to communicate in English

·       Excellent customer service

·       Attention to detail

·       Ability to display positive and supportive attitude toward diverse employees

·       Creative, innovative, and receptive to change

·       Ability to observe, listen, and follow directions

·       Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

·       N/A

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·       N/A

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

·       Healthcare food service experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

·       N/A

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

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