Nutrition Assistant

St. Elizabeth HealthCare; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs

Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth HealthCare is seeking a dedicated individual for a crucial role in Nutrition Services based in Elizabeth, NJ. This position involves processing utensils and dishware, delivering patient meal carts, and performing janitorial duties to ensure a clean and efficient food service operation. Candidates must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Employee benefits include competitive pay, health coverage, paid time off, retirement savings, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and retrieve room service meal carts and stock to patient care units.
• Pick up dirty tray carts, replace with clean carts.
• Perform janitorial tasks such as cleaning equipment and work surfaces.
• Process all utensils and dishware through automated dish machine.
• Restock clean dishware in cafeteria and other areas.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Summary

Process utensils and dishware for patients, cafeteria, and catered meals. Prepare and assemble foods for patients. Assemble patient meal trays and nourishment stock. Deliver patient meal carts and nourishment stock. Perform janitorial duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and retrieve room service meal carts and stock to patient care units. Coordinate with ambassadors on timing and placement of carts and ASAP trays. Add any assigned items to carts as needed.
• Pick up dirty tray carts, replace with clean carts. Deliver dirty tray carts to dish room.
• Perform janitorial tasks such as cleaning equipment and work surfaces, mopping, sweeping and trash disposal.
• Process all utensils and dishware through automated dish machine for patients, cafeteria and catered food service in accordance with sanitary guidelines.
• Restock clean dishware in cafeteria, cook’s and room service line areas to meet service needs.
• Maintain compliance with all local, state, federal and medical center regulatory, safety, sanitation and security standards. Participate in performance improvement studies; assist with data collection and support action plans.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.

Job Details

Job Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 12.75
Shift: 2nd Shift
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Category: Facility Services and Skilled Trades
Job Type: Nutrition Services
Department: Edgewood Nutrition Services
Ref. Number: JR311295