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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Orlando, Florida

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Nutrition Associate -Nutritional Services - East Orlando-PT

Florida Hospital East Orlando seeks to hire a Part Time Nutrition Associate who will embrace our mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ.

Facility Profile

Florida Hospital East Orlando, a 265-bed community hospital, has been serving East Orlando residents since 1941 as an innovative local leader that fills a vital need in a fast-growing area. A recent 200,000 square-foot expansion project upgraded the hospital to 265 beds, with a spacious patient tower and 80 new private rooms designed to enhance the holistic care experience

Department Profile:

The East Orlando Nutritional Services has four distinct areas of responsibility and services that include: Food Production Services, Patient Services, Retail Services and Clinical Services.

Work Hours/Shifts

Days Varies

Shifts: 8 Hours

Job Summary

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. This position will communicate with area leaders regarding issues which might affect service, quality, and productivity. The Nutrition Associate will handle products and equipment to prevent contamination and loss. Follows FH 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Education & Experience Required:

Read, write, speak, and understand 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

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

* N/A

Job Responsibilities:

Demonstrates, through behavior, Florida Hospital's core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship, and Teamwork

* Food Preparation

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

* Tray line/Retail

May work all positions on the tray line 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 FH and NS policies and standard operating procedures. Conforms to image standards and approved uniform, including FH 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.

* Utility

May perform duties in the dish room, including operating the dish machine 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.

The above statements reflect the general duties and responsibilities necessary to describe the principal functions of the job, as identified, and shall not be considered an exhaustive list of job responsibilities which may be inherent in the job. Responsibilities are subject to change.

If you want to be a part of a team that is dedicated to delivering the highest quality in patient care, we invite you to explore the Nutrition Associate position opportunity in Nutritional Services with Florida Hospital East Orlando and apply online today.

Job Keywords: Nutritional Services, Food Preparation Assistant, Food Prep, Associate, Nutrition, East Orlando, Retail.