Nutrition Assistant, Full Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; 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 uphold high accuracy in meal setup and service. You will interact with patients, families, and hospital staff to ensure courteous and professional service.

We value reading and writing proficiency, teamwork, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Training on nutrition basics will occur within 90 days, and equipment includes computers or tablets used in daily tasks.

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.
• Working conditions, equipment used: computer and/or tablet, basic food service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient meals and ensure accuracy during delivery, setup, and monitoring of meal service.
• Represent Food and Nutrition Services with strong customer service and professional interaction with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Reading & writing

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Education

HS diploma

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

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.