Food and Nutrition Tech 1

IHA; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a dedicated team member for a full-time Day Shift role in our patient-facing dining services. The position focuses on base-level tasks, service fulfillment, disinfection and sanitation across patient areas, with emphasis on compassionate, ethical care.

You will assemble and deliver trays, perform basic prep, communicate needs, rotate stock, and maintain sanitation in line with food safety standards while operating POS systems and reporting issues as needed.

Qualifications

• Serve Safe Certification or within 6 months of hire.
• Food Handler's Certification in line with state requirements, or within 6 mo. of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-1 year of customer service

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

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

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

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.