Nutrition Assistant

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500071 Food & Nutrition Svcs-Patients Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR SEIU 024 H Compensation Range: $18.75 - $25.44 _The referenced pay range represents the first and last step pay rates for this job, as set forth in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Individual pay will be set in accordance with terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement._ Responsibilities: Responsible to assemble, serve, and collect all patient meals, between meal snacks and floor stock. Maintains sanitation of work areas and follows sanitary food practices at all times. SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION EXERCISED:Patient Service Assistant Manager, Assistant Director of Food and Nutrition, Food and Nutrition ServicesMACHINES AND EQUIPMENT USED:Microwave, oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Coffee maker, Food and Meal carts, Telephone, Pager.TYPICAL DUTIES:1. Assembles and delivers patient trays for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner meals in a timely manner to ensure temperature retention. Use judgment in approaching patients and families and in satisfying their requests for adjustments within their prescribed diet. In this capacity, serves as an effective representative of the hospital to patients, families and visitors.2. Passes all nourishments as well as fills water pitchers. Pass all tube feedings and infant formulas.3. Passes all patient specific menus. Assists with patient menu selection on the telephone or at bedside.4. Collects and submits all completed patient menu selections. Communicates patient preferences and requests for nourishment's to the Diet Technician as necessary.5. Collects all soiled meal trays from Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner meals. Also, moves soiled carts to elevator area.6. Records all patients inu00bfs and Out's. This includes amount of food eaten and liquid consumed by all patients being monitored.7. Maintains appropriate levels of floor stock by completing a daily inventory and filling the

Created: 2025-12-05