Nutrition Assistant

UVM Health Network- Porter Medical Center; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Vermont seeks a Nutrition Assistant responsible for food preparation and service. The role includes assisting patients with meal requests, ensuring food safety and sanitation, and adhering to dietary needs. Candidates should have a high school diploma, experience in food service, and strong interpersonal skills. The position aims to represent the department professionally while meeting the demands of patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Mental and physical sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Professional appearance.
• Satisfactory references.
• Minimum one year experience in the Food Service field desired.
• Experience in Food Safety desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing foods and serving meals to patients.
• Collect and distribute food/beverage services daily.
• Represent the department professionally to all stakeholders.
• Prepare kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences.
• Ensure safety and sanitation compliance.

Skills

Ability to follow standardized recipes

Ability to modify food textures

Ability to follow therapeutic diets

Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change

Ability to work well with staff, patients, and families

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods, distributing and collecting food/beverage meal services on a daily basis. Assists patients with food/beverage menu requests and to represent the department in a professional and courteous manner to patients, employees and visitors. Prepares kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Assist department staff with completing staff meals and catering needs as necessary. Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the department in compliance with Regulatory Agencies. Utilizes patient EMR in accordance with prescribed therapeutic diets.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change.
• Mental and physical sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
• Professional appearance.
• Satisfactory references.
• Works well with all levels of staff, patients and families.
• Ability to follow standardized recipes and prepare foods in compliance with diet orders.
• Ability to modify food textures and portion foods correctly.
• Ability to follow therapeutic diets as ordered.
• Minimum one year experience in the Food Service field desired.
• Experience in Food Safety desired.