Clinical Nutrition Technician

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Discounts program

Retirement options

Benefit package

Job summary

Corewell Health in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Clinical Nutrition Technician to support the Nutrition Services Department. You will prepare meals, serve patients, operate cash registers, and maintain sanitary standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will work variable shifts with weekends as needed, and participate in quality monitoring activities. The role requires high school diploma and customer-facing experience, with EMR awareness preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years of relevant experience in customer-facing service (phone or in-person).
• Experience with elevated diet and nutrition software, time management, organizational and risk mitigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains serving lines and food items.
• Operates cash register and handles payments with accuracy.
• Maintains sanitary conditions and cleans dishes, equipment, and surfaces.
• Delivers patient trays and verifies patient information for correct delivery.
• Participates in quality monitoring activities and reports malfunctions.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Risk mitigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Clinical Nutrition Technician- Menu Selection

Status: Part-Time,

Shift: Variable 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. & 11:45 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, variable weekends required.

Location: Kentridge Rehab & Nursing, 4118 Kalamazoo Ave. Grand Rapids, MI.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of routine tasks within the Nutrition Services Department using established practices and procedures. Fully functioning in one area of responsibility.

Essential Functions

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 and ensures that all food and other items used are properly stored, refrigerated and dated.

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 the accurate collection of payments. Counts and balances the cash register, records totals, and deposits money to 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 machine, steam tables, mixers, etc. Transports refuse and/or other materials in large carts in a manner that ensures the safety of self and others. Maintains sanitary conditions through the completion of daily cleaning assignments including but not limited to cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and operating the mechanical floor cleaner.

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 to established standards meeting 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 to ensure delivery to the correct patient.

Routinely participates in selected quality monitoring activities such as taking and recording food, refrigeration, dish machine temperatures, and other related quality assurance activities. Assists with the care and maintenance of department facilities, equipment, and supplies reporting malfunctions to management.

Qualifications

Required

High School Diploma or Equivalent

2 years of relevant experience customer-facing service on phone or face to face; customer service and/or managed health care, elevated diet and nutrition software knowledge, time management, organizational and risk mitigation skills

Preferred

High volume call center and Electronic Medical Record experience

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 our 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.

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .

On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like 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

Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Rehab & Nursing Kentridge - 4118 Kalamazoo Ave SE - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Nutrition - Kentridge RNC

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

16

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the