Nutrition Assistant - Carthage

Mercy; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support Food and Nutrition Services by delivering patient meals with accuracy and compassion. You will follow guidelines to ensure correct meal delivery and maintain high standards of service in a hospital setting.

This role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and positive interactions with patients, their families, and hospital staff to ensure quality nutrition care and patient satisfaction.

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 with accuracy.
• Set up, monitor, and support meal service.
• Provide 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.

Position Details:

Qualifications

• 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.