Nutrition Aide

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Nutrition Aide to meet patient food needs in the hospital by taking meal orders, delivering meals and snacks, and clarifying diet options according to patient orders.

Location: East Hospital - Tower. Shifts vary with 40 hours per week; background check and possible drug screen post-offer. Ohio State University emphasizes a supportive team environment and patient-focused service.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the key point of contact for patients, their families and unit staff to meet patient food needs during hospitalization.
• Includes taking meal selections, delivering meals/snacks and clarifying food/meal options based on diet orders.
• Must prioritize competing time demands to complete work, juggle menu selections, and manage meal pickup and delivery.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Public relations basics

Job description

Job Title

Nutrition Aide

Department

East | Food and Nutrition

Job Description

Serves as the key point of contact for patients, their families' and unit staff in 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

About The University

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you'll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you're part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America's leading academic health centers. We're a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

Equal Opportunity

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