Description

Food and Nutrition Services Associate
Food and Nutrition Services Department
PRN, Shifts Vary, .001 FTE
Palms West Hospital
Loxahatchee, FL

Facility Description:
Since 1986, Palms West Hospital has celebrated excellence in healthcare. Our state-of-the-art 204-bed facility, centrally located in Palm Beach County, offers top-quality care in every category from preventative programs to elective, major, and emergency surgeries. We are an Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Primary Stroke Center. Palms West Hospital has adult and pediatric emergency services, a dedicated New Life Center featuring Birthing Suites and a Level II NICU, as well as a full-service Children's Hospital, providing pediatric healthcare services in one child-friendly location. Additional services include outpatient rehabilitation, an aquatics center, orthopedic spine center, robotics, and interventional radiology. Palms West Hospital is located on a spacious 94-acre campus in Palm Beach County, just 12 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding areas include Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Wellington is known for its abundant parks and quality schools. Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee are known for their large acreage parcels, new homes, and equestrian community. We invite you to explore career opportunities with us at Palms West Hospital and The Children's Hospital at Palms West. Join our team of top healthcare professionals while enjoying all Palm Beach County has to offer.

Job Summary:
The Food Service Worker is responsible for routine daily tasks related to patient food service. These tasks include, but not limited to; tray assembly, portioning of food; preparation of snacks, tube feedings, and supplements; delivery of floor stock and special items to the units; delivery of patient meal trays into patients rooms. Ensures that all tasks are completed safely, and in strict adherence to Food and Nutrition cleaning /sanitation policies and other related policies and procedures. Provides the highest level of customer service at all times.

• Process menus correctly by placing appropriate food items on patient trays during meal service.
• Delivers meal trays to patient rooms visually checking identification bracelet and calling patients name with affirmative response.
• Strips, cleans, and sanitizes patient carts using approved procedures.
• Rinses, washes and sanitizes dishware and utensils according to Board of Health Regulations.
• Sets up and delivers patient late trays within 30 minutes of notification.
• Checks pantries for soiled trays, after meal service and at the end of shift.
• Prepares and delivers patient nourishments based on menu rotation and patient diet.
• Selects appropriate foods for therapeutic diets when preparing patient trays and late trays.
• Controls food portions through the use of appropriate sized utensils and measuring devices.
• Correctly records dish machine and refrigerator temperatures. Reports abnormal temperatures to supervisors to initiate corrective action process
• Cleans, sanitizes and stocks milk and ice cream units daily and as needed.
• Picks up and delivers p.o. supplements from pharmacy, for patients daily.
• Stocks tray line before and after meal service and as needed.
• Cleans all work areas, walls, equipment, and storage areas after use according to department's policy and procedures.
• Checks with supervisor or clinical staff before making menu substitution.
• Maintains a clean self and work area and practices Infection Control (hand washing) for protection of self and patients.
• Uses all necessary food service equipment as needed using proper safety precautions and operation procedures.
• Promptly reports food shortages or potential food shortages to supervisor.
• Follows sanitation procedures when handling utensils and food items 100% of the time.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or its equivalent, preferred.
• One year of experience in healthcare food and nutrition services preferred and clerical experience preferred.

SPECIAL DEMANDS: Must be able to work in environments containing human blood and body fluids. Must be able to speak, write, and read in English.