Nutrition Ambassador

Summary

Typical shifts are Thursday-Sunday from 11am-7:30pm. Some variation of weekdays worked to be expected, and some holiday shifts are required. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance to hospital customers with meal selection.
• Utilizes food management software to submit meal orders, ensuring patient safety based upon therapeutic diet standards.
• Guides patients toward food items consistent with prescribed diet.
• Assembles meal trays, ensuring accuracy, safety and quality standards.
• Serves as liaison between patients, nutrition personnel and the health care team regarding food and nutrition-related concerns.
• Handles food in accordance with internal food handling standards and guidelines issued by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Might perform essential food service functions that may include meal delivery, inventory, operating food service equipment, cleaning and sanitizing dishware, equipment, and food production areas.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent.
• One year of related work experience in the hospitality, retail or healthcare service fields, AND/OR any combination of experience and education that would demonstrate the capability to perform the duties of the position.
• Obtain and maintain a Valid Department of Health Food Handler’s permit issued by the State of Washington.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply documents such as procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills.

Desired

• Associate's Degree.
• Knowledge of therapeutic/modified diets or healthcare experience.
• Knowledge and use of food management software or Point of Sale (POS) systems.
• Knowledge of the operation of trayline services and other food-handling activities.

Physical/Sensory Demands

• Walking - Frequent (FS).
• Sitting/Standing - Frequent (F).
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - Occasional (O).
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - Occasional (O).
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - Continuous (C).
• Climbing - Occasional (O).
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - Occasional (O).
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Occasional (O).
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - Occasional (O).
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - Occasional (O).
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Occasional (O).
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - Occasional (O).
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - Occasional (O).
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - Occasional (O).
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - Occasional (O).
• Crawling/Kneeling - Not specified.
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - Occasional (O).
• Twisting/Turning - Frequent (F).
• Repetitive Movement - Frequent (F).

Job Classification

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures

• Unprotected Heights - No.
• Heat - Yes.
• Cold - Yes.
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes.
• Hazardous Substances - Yes.
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes.
• Lighting - No.
• Noise - Yes.
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No.
• Infectious Diseases - Yes.