Nutrition Assistant II

Catholic Health Initiatives; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated food service professional to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting all aspects of food service operations, ensuring that patients receive optimal nutritional care in a welcoming environment. Your expertise will help maintain high standards of food safety and presentation, contributing to a positive patient experience. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare setting where your contributions will directly impact the well-being of the community. If you have a passion for service and a commitment to quality, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support healthcare food service operations and ensure optimal nutritional care.
• Prepare and serve food while maintaining hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety Standards

Nutritional Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen Utensils

Food Storage Equipment

Job description

Overview

St. Lukes 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.

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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. 1 year of food service experience required
2. High School Diploma or equivalent required
3. FHP within 30 days of hire required

Pay Range

$12.00 - $13.95 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.