NUTRITION ASSOCIATE at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /Southern Vermont Health Services CorporationJob DescriptionJob Title: Nutrition AssociateJob Code: 376Hours: VaryFTE: Per DiemWeekend Schedule: RotatingHoliday Schedule: RotatingCall Schedule: N/AFLSA Status: Non-ExemptDepartment Name: DietaryDepartment Code: 8030Location: Brattleboro, VermontJOB SUMMARY:Responsible for setting up, transporting, serving, returning, and cleaning all patient food trays. Pour coffee, tea, juice and other beverages. Assist staff with food preparation and area set up as needed. Food preparation includes making snacks, salads, and other cold items as needed. Properly stores utensils and supplies for patient and cafeteria areas. Clean areas of kitchen, equipment and floor of kitchen as assigned. Put away stock items and properly rotate, label and date items as required. Complete other tasks as assigned by lead or supervisor. DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:Nutrition Services provides nutritionally adequate and satisfying meals for both patients and customers.A safe and sanitary food service environment will be utilized according to standards of quality established by federal, state, and local agencies. Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:Education: High school or GED preferred. Experience: None required.Licensure/Certification:None required. Mental Efforts: Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions.Environment & Working ConditionsPotential for injury from washing, cleaning agents, and dish machine.Exposure to noise levels.Exposure to hazardous chemicals.Exposure to temperature changes in the working environment.Potential for exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.OSHA CATEGORYOSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.PHYSICAL DEMANDSOn-the-job time is spent on the following physical activities.Standing - Up to 1/3Walking - Up to 1/3Sitting - 2/3 or moreTalking or Hearing - 2/3 or moreUse of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3Pushing/Pulling - NoneStooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None.Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3Tasting or smelling - NoneThis position requires that weight be lifted, or force be exerted.Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or moreUp to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3Up to 100 pounds - NoneMore than 100 pounds - NoneThis position has special vision requirements.Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - NoneWork near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3Outdoor weather conditions - NoneExtreme cold (non-weather) - NoneExtreme heat (non-weather) - NoneRisk of electrical shock - NoneWork with explosives - NoneRisk of radiation - NoneVibration - NoneThe typical noise level for the environment is:Very QuietQuietModerate NoiseLoud NoiseHearingAbility to hear callsAbility to hear instructions from physician/department staff/othersEEO/ADA STATEMENTBrattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.