Food & Nutrition Assistant - North Star Manor

North Star Manor is looking for a Full-Time Food and Nutrition Assistant to join our team.

Starts at $16.00 / hour.  Wage based on experience.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

• 4 days / week: 7:30am - 3pm

Job Summary:

The Food and Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting the Cook with meal service by serving all meals to residents and assist with cleaning of the kitchen.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for passing snacks, meals and serving drinks in either the dining room, or to residents’ room.
• Responsible for preparing all special dietary drinks for residents, according to the resident’s chart.
• Ensures that all intakes are charted correctly.
• Assists the cook with cleaning all areas in the kitchen and dining room outside of the ‘cooking’ areas.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must demonstrate regular, predictable attendance and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skill required. The individual must be able to successfully pass background checks.

Qualifications:

Education Experience: at least 16 (to operate the dishwasher)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic understanding of, or ability to learn sanitation and regulations for workplace safety.
• Basic understanding of, or ability to learn food handling techniques, preparation, and cooking procedures.
• Shows dependability by being punctual; maintains consistent attendance.
• Ability to prioritize residents’ needs.
• Strong Interpersonal skills with the ability to connect to residents and coworkers.
• Visual and auditory ability to observe the daily living needs of the residents in order to provide quality care.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions including the ability to read, write and understand English.
• Effective problem-solving skills to support residents, staff, and family members with problems that might arise.

WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and seven holidays per year.
• Participation in Minnesota sponsored PERA, (Minnesota Public Employee Retirement). 
• Scholarships and Tuition Reimbursement