FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES (FNS) AIDE - NHC MILAN - NATIONAL HEALTHCARE CORPORATION : Job Details

Food and Nutrition Services Aide at NHC Milan NHC Milan is looking for a FULL Time or PART Time FNS AIDE to join our team! The Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Aide performs various duties associated with the production and service of customer meals. Position Highlights: Must demonstrate qualities of being a self-starter and be able to make independent decisions when necessary. Has a thorough understanding of all regulations (local, state, and federal) which affect FNS including, but not limited to, patient care, sanitation, labor, fire, safety, and disaster and complies with these regulations. Assists in maintaining the FNS department in a safe, secure, and sanitary manner and reports any problems to the FNS Manager. Uses good judgment in conserving supplies, preventing food waste, and conserving utilities. Reports any food, supply, and equipment needs or concerns to the FNS Manager. Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and assure quality products. Dates, labels, and stores items properly. Uses proper food handling techniques. Responsible for scraping, stacking, washing, and sanitizing dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. and for removing broken and chipped dishes and glassware from use. Wraps flatware if needed. Properly transports and stores dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. Responsible for having sufficient quantities of clean and sanitized dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, etc. to meet time schedule for meal preparation and service. Cleans and sanitizes the dish machine and dish room. Empties and cleans/sanitizes the trash cans. Keeps work area clean and uncluttered and completes assigned cleaning duties. Assists cook, as needed, in preparing and serving foods for all diets (therapeutic, mechanically altered, etc.) according to planned menus, using proper portions and special diet items. Prepares beverages, breads, and other menu items as assigned. Communicates and cooperates with the staff, patients, family members, and guests. Sets up trays for service, sorts tray tickets and/or selective menus. Assembles meal trays on tray line and checks trays for accuracy of diets, preferences, and quality. Delivers carts to floors as needed. Busses tables in dining area(s) as needed; cleans and sanitizes tabletops in dining area(s). Attends in-service and other necessary training. In absence of the Director of FNS, FNS Manager, and Assistant FNS Manager, is responsible to the Cook for supervision in the FNS Department Adheres to the dress code for the department. Performs other tasks as necessary and appropriate as directed by supervisor. NHC offers a competitive compensation package for full time employment including health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, uniforms, paid time off, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. We offer competitive rates and benefits for part time employment including dental, vision, disability insurance, uniforms, 401 (k) with generous company match, and more. NHC Milan is proud to be a part of the NHC family! National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality long-term care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services. The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve. If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/milan/ EOE