Aide, Nutrition Services Job in Mankato (Minnesota, USA, United States)

Job Description:

Maintains established standards for high quality food. Serves and delivers patient and non-patient meals.Provides pre-preparation, set-up and clean up for food.Washes and sanitizes all service ware, pots, pans and silverware for food service operation.Stocks assigned areas with utensils and supplies.Maintains appropriate sanitation in work area and follows safe food handling techniques.Operates and understands appropriate use of equipment assembly, disassembly and cleaning.Covers, labels and stores foods according to established procedures.Understands how to operate dish machine according to established procedure.Prepares order requisition for Stockroom Assistant according to established par levels.Retrieves and cleans all patient tray carts from nursing units.Prepares for next meal service and special functions.Knows, practices and teaches principles of quantity food preparation.Handles all cold foods following established HACCP standards.Gather all service ware and equipment necessary for set-up and service.Strips, stacks and sorts soiled trays, dishes and utensils according to established procedures.Restocks condiments, workstations, freezer and refrigerators.Operates cash register according to established procedure.Follows established HACCP standards for checking and recording food temperatures.Maintains a "clean as you go" attitude (using prescribed methods and agents). Utilizes sanitation checklists.Operates all kitchen equipment according to established procedures.Loads and unloads dish machine according to established methods.Prepares and cleans up rooms, tables and seating arrangements for special functions.Stocks holding coolers according to established par levels.Sets up steam tables according to established maps.Records temperatures of freezers and refrigerators following HACCP established standards.Washes and sanitizes pots and pans according to established methods using appropriate cleaning agents.Utilizes and stores cleaning agents properly.Uses proper hand washing and glove techniques.Sets up and breaks down salad bar according to established procedures and diagrams.Prepares cold foods and beverages for patients and customers according to tally and production sheets.Serves customers in a professional manner practicing good customer service, proper merchandizing, and correct portion control.Performs other duties as assigned.Accurately assembles and delivers patient trays to appropriate unit/room according to established procedures following AYR guidelines including procedures for priority trays.Collects soiled patient trays and records the inputs from the trays.

Basic Qualifications:

Previous keyboarding and/or cash machine experience preferred. High school level or equivalent preferred.

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