Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem / Variable

About the role

The Nutrition Assistant at Island Health plays a crucial role in supporting the mission to care for those who care for others. This position is located in Anacortes, WA and works on a per diem schedule with shift differentials.

Responsibilities

• Maintains diet cardex.
• Demonstrates exceptional telephone skills in taking room service orders from patients.
• Processes diet orders and writes patient menus based on diet order.
• Tallies and records department statistics.
• Must interact in a positive manner with other departments, employees, patients, and the public.
• Tallies, prepares, dishes, and serves most cold food and beverages on the patient trays in an accurate and sanitary manner.
• Prepares patient nourishments and sets patients trays.
• Prepares and delivers special food orders.
• Observes and records temperature of refrigerators and freezers.
• Performs other kitchen work routinely or as assigned.
• Completes general cleaning.
• Completes prep work required to efficiently run tray line.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Current Food and Beverage Worker's Permit required.
• A minimum of (1) year of experience in institutional food service preferred.
• Ability to work closely with other employees under changing conditions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to identify each employee’s and patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles.
• Supports the hospital's philosophy of performance improvement.

Skills

• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits.
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage.
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs.
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team.