Nutrition Assistant I - Patient Meals & Care

125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Street (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Illinois is seeking a Food Service Associate to assemble patient trays, deliver meals, and support dietary and dining services for patients and staff. You will ensure tray accuracy, monitor allergies, and assist with nourishments and unit deliveries while maintaining a courteous, professional demeanor.

The role requires high school or GED, strong communication and computer skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• In high school, high school graduate or GED.
• Strong communication, computer skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assemble patient trays according to menu selections and diet orders.
• Deliver and pick up meal carts to assigned units.
• Ensure accuracy of diets, monitor food allergies, and communicate needs.
• Provide nourishing snacks and handle meal service interactions with patients.
• Maintain professional appearance and customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Mathematical competence

Written & verbal communication

English proficiency

Professional appearance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Christ Medical Center in Illinois is seeking a Food Service Associate to assemble patient trays, deliver meals, and support dietary and dining services for patients and staff. You will ensure tray accuracy, monitor allergies, and assist with nourishments and unit deliveries while maintaining a courteous, professional demeanor.

The role requires high school or GED, strong communication and computer skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends in a hospital setting.