Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,916; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Colorado Springs is seeking a dedicated food service team member to join their foodservice operations. You will play a vital role in ensuring nutritional care and exceptional service for patients and guests. This position requires food service experience and the ability to maintain food safety standards. Join a supportive environment and enjoy a lifestyle enhanced by Colorado's beautiful scenery, with a pay range of $18.00 to $24.62 per hour.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience required.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• If a Food Handlers Permit is required, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in healthcare foodservice operations.
• Provide optimal nutritional care and excellent customer service.
• Maintain food temperatures and avoid cross-contamination.
• Prep and serve food per dietary requirements.
• Perform various kitchen tasks including cleaning and utility assignments.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Knowledge of food safety

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Participates in and supports all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. Works with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.

• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations & facility guidelines.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
• Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
• May be responsible for one or more of the following:
• Cashiering
• Serving in the retail area
• Assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays
• Performing cold food prep
• Performing utility assignments (e.g., dishwashing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment)
• Performing catering functions and or delivering/picking up catered food
• Supporting inventory maintenance duties
• Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans, etc.)
• Performing other duties as assigned by leader

Job Requirements

• One year of food service experience required
• High School Diploma preferred
• If a Food Handlers Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire.*

Physical requirements: Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $24.62 /hour