Nutrition Assistant at Mercy Hospital South - Full Time

Mercy; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to deliver patient meals and support Food and Nutrition Services. The role requires accurate meal delivery, friendly patient interaction, and teamwork with hospital staff. A Food Handler's Card within 180 days is required, and nutrition awareness with the Nutrition in a Nutshell program within 90 days is expected.

Preferred Education is a High School diploma. Mercy highlights strong benefits and opportunities for growth for those working 32+ hours per pay

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write well.
• Nutrition in a Nutshell within 90 days.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient meals following guidelines with accuracy during delivery, setup, and monitoring of meal service.
• Provide excellent customer service and interaction with patients, families, and hospital staff.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Customer service

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview
The Nutrition Assistant represents Food and Nutrition Services by delivering patient meals. They follow all guidelines with a high expectation for accuracy during delivery, set up, and monitoring of meal service. The Nutrition Assistant excels at customer service and personal interaction with patients, their families, and hospital staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

Position Details:

Experience: Customer Service and/or Food Service Experience

Certifications: Food Handler's Card within180 days

Other: Skills, knowledge and abilities: Ability to read and write well. Nutrition in a Nutshell within 90 days. Positive attitude, friendly smile, good personal appearance. Willingness to learn and work as part of a team. Working conditions, mental and physical requirements: Equipment used: Computer and/or tablet, basic food service equipment

Preferred Education: High School diploma.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.