The Garden's Rehab and Care Center
Kingman, Arizona, United States
Nutrition Service Worker
Job Description
Nutrition Services Worker
Are you passionate about food and providing quality, healthy meals and have a dedication for people?
Join our team!
The Gardens Rehab & Care Center has been a staple in Mohave County Since 1998 and has been a cornerstone of compassionate care. Our evolution over the years has created a haven where long-term residents find comfort and short-term residents receive the support they need from our dedicated team of professionals. Join our team to be part of a legacy committed to the Kingman community and its cherished seniors. We also have an A+ rating with the BBB.
Join us on a mission to elevate the well-being and all-encompassing development of our residents! As a Nutrition Services Worker, you'll be at the forefront of creating a vibrant atmosphere by delivering top-notch food service to residents, guests, and employees. Your role involves fostering a cheerful, timely environment while actively contributing to nutrition functions in alignment with our established policies and procedures. Be a part of a team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through excellent service and collaborative goal achievement!
Essential Job Functions
- Spread joy to our residents as you deliver them delightful meals in both the dining room and through room service.
- Be the friendly face taking food orders from various departments.
- Dish out some fun while cleaning dishes for each department, operating dishwashing equipment, and ensuring a tidy kitchen.
- Sparkle and shine by cleaning and sanitizing production equipment, work surfaces, and the kitchen.
- Empty trash containers when needed.
- Assist in maintaining work stations with a safe and sanitary condition.
- Play a key role in the nutrition services team by assisting in receiving, labeling, and storing food and supplies.
- Dance through your cleaning assignments, making each shift shine.
- Work your magic with dietary utensils, supplies, and equipment, following defined work routines.
- Be helpful to the cook for food preparation assistance when needed.
- Assist in completing meal service at scheduled times.
- Assist with resident diet cards, taking orders, preparing food carts and serving meals with skillful technique.
- Be the dining room hero by setting it up efficiently and serving residents with finesse.
- Brush up on your knowledge of Federal, State, and facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures with a smile.
- Embrace the spirit of teamwork with enthusiasm in all other assigned tasks.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Various kitchen equipment functions
- Food preparation techniques
- Basic measuring techniques
- Infection control practices
- Sanitization techniques
- Infection control practices
Skill in:
- Use and care of equipment, tools and materials used in food preparation activities.
- Basic math (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, and fractions)
- Working confidently and independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
- Following and maintaining safety standards.
- Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
Ability to:
- Be the leader who knows when a situation needs a tag team-don't hesitate to ask for help!
- Ability to show empathy as you interact with residents and their families, always responding with a touch of professionalism.
- Weave a web of effective working relationships with your fellow associates, residents, and their families.
- Clear communication- Read and write clearly.
- Quickly and accurately follow instructions, proving you're ease of comprehension.
- Embrace confidentiality as you work your magic under pressure in our dynamic, ever-changing environment.
- Play by the rules-our facility's policies and procedures are your playbook.
Working Conditions and Special Requirements
- Dive into a world of cleanliness-working with a range of cleaning agents to create sparkling spaces.
- Be prepared for a day filled with dynamic physical activities like bending, stretching, standing, walking, stooping, pulling, kneeling and reaching-all part of the exciting routine.
- Ensure precision, accuracy and top-notch quality in your work.
- Utilize your communication and listening skills even to those with unique speech patterns.
- May routinely have to lift and/or move items 45-60 pounds.
- Embrace the challenge of interacting with residents as you handle potential contagious illnesses with care.
- Join the 24/7 healthcare extravaganza, ready for shifts that go through holidays and weekends.
- Step into this role as a guardian of safety, championing a secure environment as per A.R.S. 23-493.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred
- Prior dishwashing and service experience preferred
Special Requirements
- Obtain/maintain Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card at employees expense.
- Obtain/maintain CPR Certification.
- Complete annual Tuberculosis Testing.
- Complete required 12 hours of annual in-service training.
- Obtain/maintain valid Food Handlers Card.
- Mandated federal, state, and local communicable disease testing as required.
Benefits (Full-Time)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K
- PTO
- Free Birthday PTO
- Christmas Club
- Employee Daily Lunches
- Discounted Daycare
EOE
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. Your dedication as a Nutrition Services Worker will shine in our welcoming and compassionate environment!