Food & Nutrition Assistant

CGH Medical Center; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gift Shop Discount

CGH Day Care Discount

CGH Dietary Discount

Employee Assistance Program

CGH Pharmacy Discount

CGH Vision Center Discount

Job summary

CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL is seeking a part-time Food & Nutrition Assistant to support patient meals and dietary services. The role includes assembling meals, serving patients, and replenishing supplies in the kitchen and tray line, with focus on accuracy and patient comfort.

As a PRN/part-time position, you will assist in the Nutrition Call Center as needed and ensure compliance with food-handling standards while delivering compassionate service to patients and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; actively working toward diploma required.
• Illinois Food Handler Certification required within 1 week of start date.
• Basic computer literacy recommended.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the accurate assembly of patient meals during the production process.
• Serves meals to patients, staff and visitors with accuracy and courtesy.
• Replenishes supplies on cold food line and final tray setup area.
• Delivers correct menus per physician-ordered diet and assists with meal orders.

Skills

Food service

Patient service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Actively working toward high school diploma

Tools

Food Handler Certification

Job description

Food & Nutrition Assistant### Food & Nutrition AssistantApply: LOC001 Hospital: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: R-3648**Our growth is creating great opportunities!** Our team is growing and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, please apply to the one you feel best suits you! You can keep track of your progress in the selection process as well as stay updated on new positions that might interest you. **Shift**As Needed**Scheduled Weekly Hours**4**POSITION PURPOSE****:**Performs a variety of food and nutrition-related duties such as preparing food orders, maintaining and cleaning kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils. Serves food to patients, staff and visitors.**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS****:*** Coordinates the accurate assembly of patient meals during the production process.* Replenishes supplies on cold food line/final tray set up area.* Acts as a liaison between the Food and Nutrition Services Department and all of patient care areas.* Serves meals and between meal nourishment to patients in a professional and efficient manner, including tray set up.* Delivers the correct menu (per physician-ordered diet) to the patient and assists patients and/or family members in placing meal orders.* Assists in the Nutrition Call Center as needed to answer calls for patient meal orders.* Orders and replenishes bulk supplies in patient care areas and for all other requesting departments in the hospital and clinics.* Retrieves soiled meal carts and trays from patient care areas and delivers them back to the Dietary department; Cleans and sanitizes all dishes, utensils, meal carts, and other equipment.* Works in dish room cleaning, sanitizing, and storage of all dishes, dish machine, and dish room.* Performs other duties as necessary.**SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:*** High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Actively working toward high school diploma required.* Illinois Food Handler Certification required within 1 week of start date – CGH will provide access to this course if needed.* Basic computer literacy preferred* Demonstrates the knowledge necessary to provide culturally competent and population specific care.**Compensation Range**$16.00 - $24.00**Available Benefits for PRN Positions**Gift Shop DiscountCGH Day Care DiscountCGH Dietary DiscountEmployee Assistance ProgramCGH Pharmacy DiscountCGH Vision Center DiscountThank you for your interest in a career at CGH Medical Center.