Nutrition Services Tech

About the role

Join our Nutrition Services team at Corewell Health and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families by participating in all aspects of patient meal service. Communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and help foster a positive work environment. No experience is required—you will be fully trained and supported and can grow and learn new skills to develop your career.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains serving lines including dishes, silverware, hot and cold food items, condiments, etc.
• Prepares and assembles cold food items such as salads, desserts, and nourishments; ensures proper storage, refrigeration, and dating of all food and items.
• Serves food as directed, replenishing items as needed.
• Disassembles and cleans food stations after use by wiping counters, steam tables, and warmers.
• Sets up and operates the cash register station and cash handling equipment to ensure accurate collection of payments.
• Counts and balances the cash register, records totals, and deposits money to the appropriate location.
• Performs routine and heavy-duty cleaning such as washing, scraping, scouring, and rinsing pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment.
• Loads, operates, and unloads the dishwasher; checks and stores all clean equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Cleans major equipment such as ovens, grills, dish machines, steam tables, and mixers.
• Transports refuse and/or other materials in large carts safely.
• Maintains sanitary conditions through daily cleaning assignments including sweeping, mopping, and operating mechanical floor cleaners.
• Sets up and delivers food carts to patient and other food delivery areas; retrieves carts and returns them to the dish room for cleaning.
• Strips patient and cafeteria trays and sorts soiled equipment in preparation for cleaning.
• Works assigned station on the tray line, assembling patient trays in accordance with established standards and dietary requirements.
• Assembles patient trays with appropriate speed, accuracy, and appearance; delivers trays to patients verifying room numbers, bed numbers, birth dates, and patient names.
• Routinely participates in quality monitoring activities such as taking and recording food, refrigeration, and dish machine temperatures.

Requirements

• Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed with the ability to make quality, independent decisions.
• Analytical and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Ability to speak, read, and write the English language.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members, and communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in you. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders, and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement—to improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

Schedule

• Employment Type: Part time
• Shift: Variable
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 20
• Hours of Work: Variable
• Days Worked: Monday to Friday
• Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends

Primary Location: Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak