Nutrition Service Worker

Nutrition Services Worker

Are you passionate about food and providing quality, healthy meals and have a dedication for people?

Join our team!

The Garden’s 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 workstations 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 employee’s 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!