Hospital Nutrition & Dining Specialist

Lexington Health, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Life insurance

401(k) / 403(b) match

Disability coverage

Adoption assistance

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Lexington Health is seeking a Nutrition Associate to perform a variety of food preparation duties and to maintain clean kitchen areas. You will serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors, and assist with retail functions, patient room service, and catering depending on location.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, adherence to sanitary procedures, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: None.
• Minimum years of experience: None.
• Substitutable education & experience: None.
• Required certifications/licensure: None.
• Required training: Strong work ethic and desire to provide outstanding customer service; ability to understand and follow both written and oral instructions; knowledge of and ability to solve simple mathematical problems; must handle a fast paced, diverse work environment with high expectations; must anticipate guests’ needs and handle potential problems; professional attitude and tact.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates effective communication to patients, visitors, and coworkers across all ages.
• Performs duties with a focus on safety, sanitation and customer service.
• Operates and maintains dishwashing and food service areas according to policy.
• Cleans and maintains kitchen equipment, floors, walls and surfaces.
• Assists with retail, patient room service, catering, and utility sanitation as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Instruction following

Math skills

Job description

Lexington Health is seeking a Nutrition Associate to perform a variety of food preparation duties and to maintain clean kitchen areas. You will serve meals to patients, staff, and visitors, and assist with retail functions, patient room service, and catering depending on location.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service, adherence to sanitary procedures, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting across multiple departments.