Nutrition Assistant - Westchester Behavior Health - Part Time - Day Shift

Job description

Location
White Plains, New York
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Description:
Be the Face of Good Nutrition and Quality Customer Service
At NewYork-Presbyterian, Nutrition Assistants deliver warm smiles, friendly conversations and healthy meals that soothe the soul. The relationships they build with patients cultivate good health, healing and comfort while ensuring a warm and friendly, welcoming environment day after day. If you’re ready to provide the highest quality and most compassionate care to our patients and their families, explore the following position:
Nutrition Assistant - Westchester Behavioral Health - Part Time - Day Shift
Serve as a valued member of the team and provide essential support and superior customer service to our inpatient behavioral health patient population. In this role, you'll perform routine food service in all areas of food and nutrition department, including clerical and cleaning duties for meal preparation and protocols to ensure quality meal service in accordance with established policies and procedures. In addition, take accurate measurement of food and the service of food according to tray ticket and Provider's diet order and care plan. Work closely with the unit Registered Dietitian to ensure their care plan is carried out in order to see progress in the patient's nutritional status. You'll maintain the cleanliness of the unit dining room and pantry, ensure food safety guidelines are followed, perform patient verification, and protect patients from food allergens. Additionally, label and date food items according to policy and provide customer service to our patients. This Nutrition Assistant also covers other positions in the department, such as retail, cold production, and sanitation.
This is a part time position with 5 shifts per week, from 6:15am-10:15am, including alternating weekend/holiday coverage.
Preferred Criteria
• Extensive customer service experience and a desire to Put Patients First
• Prior food service experience in the hotel, restaurant, or retail industry

Required Criteria
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to read, comprehend, speak, and follow simple oral and written instructions in English
• Computer skills
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic
• Ability to understand and use equipment and cleaning compounds

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.
Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.
NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Range:
$27.65-$34.15/Hourly
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