Food and Nutrition Services Assistant

Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Spokane
Posted on: August 5, 2022

Job Description:

Description Providence is calling a Food and Nutrition Services Assistant ( Food and Nutrition Services , Variable Shift, 0 FTE) to Providence St. Joseph Care Center in Spokane, Washington. We are a community of caregivers delivering every day on our Mission to provide compassionate care that is accessible for all - especially those who are poor and vulnerable. In this position you will:

• Assist in security and sanitation responsibilities of the kitchen.
• Operate and takes care of equipment and work areas according to Washington State Health Department guidelines and facility sanitation and safety standards.
• Sets up meal trays, checks for quality and accuracy, and delivers to nursing units and/or dining rooms.
• Prepare and delivers special supplements/snacks to nursing units for residents.
• Assist in food preparation as outlined on job activity schedule.
• Comply with confidentiality guidelines.
• Attend meetings and in services as directed.
• Answer phone in Food & Nutrition Services Department.
• Work assigned work schedule which includes weekends and holidays.
• Adjust daily work assignments to ensure meal carts are delivered on time.
• Complete cleaning checklist daily.
• Wash dishes according to sanitation guidelines.
• Use appropriate safety guidelines and precautions. Required qualification for this position include:
  • Food Handler's Permit (or must obtain within 14 days of hire) Preferred qualification for this position include:
    • 6 months previous food service experience About the skilled nursing facility you will serve. Providence St. Joseph Care Center in Spokane, Washington is located on the campus of Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital. Our Transitional Care Unit is designed for patients coming out of the hospital who need skilled nursing care, end of life care, or rehabilitation for those recovering from surgery or who have a functional loss from illness, disease, or an accident. Our Long Term Care unit provides skilled nursing in a residential setting, addressing the needs of our residents through creating a sense of community and home and providing a model of care that is resident-centered. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Requsition ID: P341980 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Clinical Nutrition Services Job Function: Clinical Care Schedule: Per-Diem Shift: Variable Career Track: Admin Support Department: 3300 DIETARY WA Address: WA Spokane 17 E 8th Ave Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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