Nutrition Assistant

CHI St Alexius Bismarck; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support patient meals and dietary services. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, and maintain food safety and sanitation in a fast-paced health care setting.

You will interact with patients about dietary needs, collect preferences, and use electronic diet office software to review orders and nutritional reports, contributing to a safe, positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and customer service.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays while following diet guidelines.
• Explain basic therapeutic diets to patients and families.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Operate diet office software and access patient diet orders and nutrition reports.
• Assist with food preparation and meal planning as needed.
• Support dietary needs and ensure patient satisfaction.

Skills

Food handling

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Diet office software

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff. Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs. To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

• Dietary Compliance & Preparation: Follows therapeutic diet guidelines, allergy restrictions, and prepares meals, nourishments, snacks, and supplements accordingly, utilizing production tools
• Patient Communication & Education: Explains basic therapeutic diet orders and menus to patients and families, escalating complex nutrition questions to clinical support
• Preference Collection & Distribution: Collects patient food preferences, ensures compliance with diet orders, and distributes preferences for timely menu planning
• Electronic System Proficiency: Operates electronic diet office software and navigates electronic health records to access patient diet orders and nutritional reports
• General Cleaning & Sanitation: Performs regular cleaning of equipment and work areas, including tray lines, coolers, office areas, and emptying trash
• Customer Service & Support: Ensures patient satisfaction regarding dietary needs while adhering to all established procedures and protocols

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year food service experience
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality.Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.