Food and Nutrition Aide Belding

Grand Rapids, MI, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.85 - $18.71

Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

meal discounts

Training and Development

Uniform allowance

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a healthcare or residential care facility that provides essential food and nutrition services to its residents, guests, and employees. This type of institution is dedicated to maintaining high standards of hygiene and dietary care to enhance the well-being and satisfaction of those they serve. They pride themselves on delivering quality food service in a clean, safe, and supportive environment that respects dietary restrictions and preferences, which is crucial in healthcare and residential settings.

The company is currently seeking a part-time Food and Nutrition Aide for evening shifts from 4:15 pm to 8:15 pm, including every other weekend and holiday rotation. This role supports the dietary department by assisting in food service activities, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring adherence to dietary policies and procedures. The position is vital for ensuring nutrient-rich meals are delivered timely and hygienically to residents needing specialized diet modifications or standard meals. The Food and Nutrition Aide will play a key role in helping create attractive meal presentations and assisting in meal distribution, contributing to an excellent dining experience for residents and guests. This position emphasizes adhering to safety and sanitation regulations, including infection control and patient confidentiality guidelines such as HIPAA.

This part-time role offers candidates an opportunity to work in a team-focused environment where their contributions directly impact the comfort and health of care recipients. The role includes preparing salads and desserts following standardized recipes, setting up trays neatly and accurately according to posted menus, and assisting in food service delivery throughout residential areas. Additionally, the aide will engage in extensive cleaning and organization of kitchen workspaces and equipment, monitor sanitation safety hazards, and adhere strictly to infection control and dietary cleaning schedules.

Applicants interested in this role should demonstrate attention to detail, good hygiene practices, the ability to follow instructions, and a respectful, courteous manner when interacting with residents, staff, and visitors. Prior experience in food service, such as waitressing or other food-related roles, is desirable but not mandatory. The facility provides ongoing training and staff meetings to enhance skills and promote teamwork. This job offers candidates a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a caring community and improve the dietary quality and service effectiveness within a healthcare or residential care setting. The employment type is part-time with specified shifts in the late afternoon and evening, ensuring coverage throughout weekends and holidays to meet resident needs consistently.

Job Requirements

Some previous experience as a waitress or food service worker is desirable
able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions including some calculations
basic knowledge of attractive food service, sanitation, and safety
manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment

Job Qualifications

Some previous experience as a waitress or food service worker is desirable
able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions including some calculations
basic knowledge of attractive food service, sanitation, and safety

Job Duties

Prepare and serve salads and desserts using standardized recipes
set up trays quickly and accurately in a neat and attractive arrangement according to posted menu at food stations on central tray line
place foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc., appropriate to meal and resident preferences on trays
carefully follow directions in serving modified diets, adhering to mealtime schedules, and following standardized recipes and methods of preparation
deliver cart with food trays to resident areas and assist with tray distribution, as required
return food carts from resident areas to the dishwashing area
clear trays and wash soiled dishware
prepare appropriate snacks or special nourishments according to specifications and ensure delivery at proper time
maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements
wear hairnet or hair cap in food service areas
clean work areas and equipment such as counter tops, steam table, coffee urn, and refrigerators
know and report potential sanitation safety hazards in the kitchen, dining room or other areas to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and equipment malfunctions to the Environmental Services Manager
transport garbage to outdoor receptacle as needed
adhere to standard precautions and facility infection control policies and procedures
adhere to the dietary cleaning schedules
maintain courteous, tactful, and helpful manner when dealing with residents, staff, and visitors
adhere to patient rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines
store food items and supplies appropriately
attending staff meetings and in-service training courses as required
perform other duties and functions as required