Nutrition Assistant - Part Time (0.4 FTE) / Variable Weekends & some Weekdays

Island Health; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Extended Illness Benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Vested Retirement Contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Programs

Employee Recognition Events

Job summary

Island Health is seeking a Nutrition Assistant for a part-time role (0.4 FTE) on weekends with some weekdays, based on-site in Washington. The Nutrition Assistant compiles dietary information for kitchen staff and supports the Director of Food Services, Dietitians, and Lead Cook to ensure accurate patient meals.

You will handle room service orders with strong telephone skills, process diet orders, tally statistics, prepare and deliver meals, and assist with tray line prep while upholding quality

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Current Food and Beverage Worker's Permit required.
• At least 1 year of institutional food service experience preferred.
• Ability to interact positively with patients and staff.
• Knowledge of growth and development across lifespan and patient age-related needs.

Responsibilities

• Take room service orders from patients with exceptional telephone skills.
• Process diet orders and write patient menus based on diet orders.
• Tallies and records department statistics.
• Interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, staff, patients and visitors.
• Prepare and serve patient trays and beverages; deliver special food orders as needed.
• Observe and record temperatures of refrigerators and freezers.
• Perform other kitchen work as assigned.
• Complete prep work to efficiently run tray line.
• Support Continuous Quality Improvement principles in line with hospital performance improvement.

Education

HS diploma or GED

Food and Beverage Worker's Permit

Job description

Nutrition Assistant - Part Time (0.4 FTE) / Variable Weekends & some Weekdays

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

At Island Health, people are at the center of everything we do. As a part of the Dietary team, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our mission to care for those who care for others. You’ll help create a positive and seamless experience for every team member — ensuring they feel valued, supported, and heard

• Salary Range: $20.26 – $30.09 / per hour

The Nutrition Assistant compiles dietary information for use by kitchen personnel in preparation of meals for hospital patients. This position provides support to the Director of Food Services, Dietitians and the Lead Cook.

What you will be doing:

• Demonstrates exceptional telephone skills in taking room service orders from patients.
• Processes diet orders and writes patient menus based on diet order.
• Tallies and records department statistics.
• Must interact in a positive manner with other departments, employees, patients and the public.
• Tallies, prepares, dishes and serves most cold food and beverages on the patient trays in an accurate and sanitary manner.
• Prepares patient nourishments and sets patients trays.Prepares and delivers special food orders.
• Observes and records temperature of refrigerators and freezers.
• Performs other kitchen work routinely or as assigned.
• Completes prep work required to efficiently run tray line.
• Possesses knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement principles and supports the hospital's philosophy of performance improvement.
• Must have demonstrated ability to interact positively with Administration, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, peers, co-workers, subordinates, patients and visitors.

What you will bring to the role:

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Current Food and Beverage Worker's Permit required.
• A minimum of (1) year of experience in institutional food service preferred.
• Ability to work closely with other employees under changing conditions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and can identify each employee’s and patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Make a Difference with Us

At Island Health, every role contributes to our mission of compassionate, high-quality care. Join us and help create a workplace where every team member feels valued and supported.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We believe in taking care of our people so they can take care of others. When you join Island Health, you’ll enjoy a culture that values integrity, compassion, teamwork, and growth — plus a robust benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Vested Retirement Contributions and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
• Employee Recognition Events and a supportive, community-focused team

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