Patient Nutrition Assistant

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, day/evening shift. Start times range from 5:00AM – 7:00AM. Every other weekend required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

About the role

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Put your passion for food and culinary experience to use and join our remarkable culinary team. We are seeking a Patient Nutrition Assistant who has the drive to create a unique dining experience for adult and pediatric patients.

• Prioritizes patient care above all other duties.
• Accurately assembles and delivers patient meal trays.
• Maintains kitchen order by ensuring cleanliness of work areas.
• Sanitizes dishes, cookware, equipment, and environment.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced and continually changing environment.

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Benefits

• Paid time off, including 15 days of vacation time for full-time employees.
• A free bus pass to assist with transportation to and from work.
• Continuing education for both professional and personal growth.
• Evening or night shift differential.
• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility – UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Food service and/or customer service experience (preferred).
• ServSafe Certification (preferred).

About the organization

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions, and referral centers. American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. It is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields, and home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.