Nutrition Assistant II

CHI; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service professional to join their team. This role involves preparing and serving meals while ensuring compliance with dietary guidelines and food safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for customer service and a commitment to providing optimal nutritional care. With a focus on quality and presentation, you will play a key role in enhancing the dining experience for patients and guests. Join a supportive environment that values excellence in service and care.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience required.
• FHP certification within 30 days of hire required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food according to dietary requirements.
• Maintains food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ensures high quality patient and customer experience.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

Participates and supports all aspects of healthcare food service operations. Works with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff. Follows diet manual handbook and diet spreadsheets to ensure therapeutic meal compliance with prescribed diet order.

1. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
2. 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 and facility guidelines.
3. Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation. Provides service recovery efforts and escalates to leadership as needed.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• FHP certification within 30 days of hire required

Overview

St. Luke's Health–Sugar Land Hospital offers the latest technology and treatments for residents of Fort Bend County and Southwest Houston. Our services range from heart care and neuroscience to robotic surgery. Our recently opened Family Birthing Center offers incomparable care and amenities in a spa-like environment to provide a VIP—Very Important Pregnancy—experience. Since 2008, our experienced doctors, nurses, and support staff have provided expert care to support our community.