Nutrition Aide

Job Description

Performs tasks relating to the preparation and service of food, the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department.

Job Responsibility

• * Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines and tallies.


• * Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.


• * Assembles meal trays neatly, accurately and with appropriate portion size.


• * Delivers food trucks to appropriate units in a timely manner.


• * Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies.


• * Operates elevators appropriately.


• * Collects used food trucks and returns to kitchen.


• * Uses equipment, i.e can openers, blenders, etc in a safe and efficient manner.


• * Operates dishwasher, etc according to proper procedure.


• * Maintains cleanliness of the work area.


• * Refrigerates and labels perishable foods and stores all supplies in an orderly fashion.


• * Adheres to NSLIJHS policies and procedures, Joint Commission and the Department of Health regulatory agency requirements.


• Performs related duties, as required.

*ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.


• Prior experience preferred.


• Ability to portion items and load, pick-up and deliver trays.


• Ability to communicate effectively.

*Additional Salary Detail 
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).