Nutrition Assistant - Carthage

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to deliver patient meals and support the Food and Nutrition Services team. You will interact with patients, families, and hospital staff with a focus on accuracy and service quality.

Ideal candidates should read and write well, maintain a positive attitude, and be willing to learn within Mercy’s collaborative environment. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, with opportunities to grow within the department.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient meals according to guidelines with high accuracy.
• Provide excellent customer service and interact with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Assist with setup and monitoring of meal service.

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

Position Details

Education

Licensure

Experience

Certifications

Jefferson: Food Handlers within 90 days of hire

SPRG: Food Handlers within 90 days of hire

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 or equivalent Preferred Licensure:

Preferred Experience

Preferred Certifications

Preferred Other

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.