Nutrition Care Associate

Responsibilities

• Delivers and presents trays to patients using the standard process.
• Performs food preparation functions according to system standards (e.g., prepares salads, sandwiches, vegetables, and fruit).
• Follows standardized practices relating to Nutrition Services, including dining experience, meal delivery, and maintaining required stock levels.
• Performs housekeeping functions, including cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, floor care, and equipment (oven, fryer, hoods).
• Handles accurate cash/credit transactions according to system standards and independently resolves basic customer service issues.

Skills

• Active listening
• Coordinating tasks with others
• Guest‑focused service
• Clear communication
• Attention to detail

Qualifications

• Food Handler Permit (required)
• One or more years of experience in customer service, food service, or patient service (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to work with modified diets (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to see and read information, labels, monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interaction with customers, requiring clear verbal communication and rapid comprehension of spoken information.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate equipment, including frequent computer, phone, and cable set‑up.
• Capability to lift, pull, push, and transport equipment; work on hands and knees; bend; and lift items of varying weights, up to heavy items.
• Standing for long periods.
• Tolerance of temperature extremes (e.g., grill heat, refrigerator cold) and exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Pay

Based on experience: $17.68 – $22.99 per hour.

Schedule

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Variable shifts Sunday‑Saturday
• Shift assignments: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, 12:00 noon – 8:00 pm
• Required to work every other weekend

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and education assistance.