Food and Nutrition Tech 1

Trinity Health; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Athens, GA is seeking a full‑time team member for Day Shift in our hospital dining/food service. You will support service fulfillment, disinfection, and sanitation in patient-facing and back-office areas while delivering compassionate care and meeting patient needs.

Responsibilities include assembling trays, basic prep, keeping stock updated, operating POS, and upholding safety and nutrition standards under policy and regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Serve Safe Certification or within 6mo. of hire.
• Food Handlers Certification in line with state requirements, or within 6 mo. of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assembles and delivers trays following basic portion/menu guidelines
• Performs simple prep (portioning, packaging)
• Communicates basic needs to team members and leaders
• Rotates and replenishes floor stock, food supplies, and kitchen inventory to maintain par levels and reduce waste
• Cleans dishes, utensils, equipment, and work areas; ensures sanitation compliance and reports maintenance or safety issues.
• Operates basic kitchen tools, cleans, and maintains equipment according to safety protocols
• Follows food safety and hygiene guidelines, monitors and records food and equipment temperatures to meet regulatory standards
• Operates point-of-sale systems, handles cash transactions accurately

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Posting

Purpose

Performs essential base-level tasks & functions related to service fulfillment, disinfection & sanitation in patient facing, ancillary or back-office areas Provides service, support & colleague or customer support in accordance with level of experience, education, regulatory agency standards & established policies & procedures. Conducts daily functions in a compassionate, ethical & respectful manner. Supports patients, families & guests in exceeding their expectations. Demonstrates the ability to deliver personalized care & service unique to the patients' & families' expectations / needs.

Note: “patients” refers to patients, clients, residents, participants, customers, members

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus

Performs job related activities for customers in designated areas. Responds promptly & directly to meet or exceed customers’ needs.

Process Focus

Follows standards of performance & work processes in designated areas. Is careful not to waste unnecessarily, being respectful of equipment & material resources.

Communication

Maintains appropriate communication related to all colleagues, patients, visitors & families.

Environment

Performs work in an environmentally safe, professional & healthy manner; self-monitors & initiates corrections & / or seeks guidance when needed. Demonstrates flexibility & self-direction by responding as a team player. Helps to create a positive work environment that promotes productivity. Accountable for continuous self-development & supporting the growth of others.

Maintains a Working Knowledge

of applicable federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression)

• Assembles and delivers trays following basic portion/menu guidelines
• Performs simple prep (portioning, packaging)
• Communicates basic needs to team members and leaders
• Rotates and replenishes floor stock, food supplies, and kitchen inventory to maintain par levels and reduce waste
• Cleans dishes, utensils, equipment, and work areas; ensures sanitation compliance and reports maintenance or safety issues.
• Operates basic kitchen tools, cleans, and maintains equipment according to safety protocols
• Follows food safety and hygiene guidelines, monitors and records food and equipment temperatures to meet regulatory standards
• Operates point-of-sale systems, handles cash transactions accurately

Minimum Qualifications

Serve Safe Certification or within 6mo. of hire. Food Handlers Certification in line with state requirements, or within 6 mo. of hire.

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

High School Diploma or GED. 0-1 year of customer service

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.