Nutrition Assistant I

CHI; Sherwood (AR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,069; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive work environment

Work/life balance benefits

Job summary

A regional health network in Sherwood, Arkansas, is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to assist in food services for patients and staff. Responsibilities include meal preparation, delivery, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates have at least one year of food service experience and a high school diploma. This position offers a supportive environment within a community-focused healthcare setting, with a pay range of $15.00 - $19.65 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of food service experience.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and prevent cross-contamination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays to patients.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As a Nutrition Assistant, you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff.

Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs.

To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

• 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.

Required Job Requirements

• One (1) year of Food Service experience
• High School Graduate General Studies

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus.

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $19.65 /hour