Nutrition Aide

The Ohio State University; Tower (MI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Nutrition Aide for its East Hospital Tower unit to help meet patient food needs during hospital stays. You will assist with meal selections, deliver meals and snacks, and clarify diet-based options for patients and families.

Responsibilities include prioritizing tasks, managing meal pickups, and ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality service in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass physical exam.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add/subtract/multiply/divide).
• 1 course or 1 month of experience in food service.
• 1 course or 1 month of experience in public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key point of contact for patients, families, and unit staff to meet patient food needs during hospital stay.
• Assist with meal selections, deliver meals and snacks, and clarify options based on patient diet orders.
• Prioritize competing tasks, manage meal pickup and delivery, and ensure timely service.

Skills

Math basics

Reading & Writing

Food service experience

Public relations experience

Work in healthcare setting

Job description

Job Title:

Nutrition Aide

Department:

East | Food and Nutrition

Serves as the key point of contact for patients, their families’ and unit staff in to order to meet patient food needs during their hospital stay which includes making meal selections, delivering meals/snacks and clarifying food/meal options available based upon patient’s diet order. Staff members must be able to prioritize competing time demands to complete work– juggle menu selections, completed meal pickup and delivery.

Minimum Class Requirements:

Ability to pass physical exam may be required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; able to read and write simple sentences; 1 course or 1 mo. exp. in food service; 1 course or 1 mo. experience in public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Unusual Working conditions:

May be exposed to biohazards, dangerous patients. Ability to lift 10 lbs.. Requires working weekends.

Additional Information:

Location:

East Hospital - Tower (0397)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.