Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem

University of Vermont Health Network; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem (no benefits)

Job summary

Porter Medical Center, part of University of Vermont Health Network, is seeking a Nutrition Assistant for the Porter - Nutrition Services department. This per diem role supports daily food service, patient meal distribution, and dietary accommodations.

The ideal candidate helps prepare meals, follows therapeutic diets using the EMR, and maintains safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen and service areas. High school diploma required; at least 18 years old, with English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Able to read, write, and speak English.
• Willingness to adapt to change and maintain a professional appearance.
• Minimum one year experience in the Food Service field desired.
• Experience in Food Safety desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion foods according to patient preferences.
• Distribute and collect food/beverage meals daily.
• Assist department staff with staff meals and catering needs as necessary.
• Ensure safety and sanitation of the department in compliance with Regulatory Agencies.
• Utilize patient EMR in accordance with prescribed therapeutic diets.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork

Food service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Building Name: PMC - Porter Medical Center

Location Address: 115 Porter Drive, Middlebury Vermont

Regular

Department: Porter - Nutrition Services

Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)

Standard Hours: 0

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Variable

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: Every Other

Salary Range: Min $20.50 Mid $25.48 Max $30.46

Recruiter: Kate Davies

Job Description
The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods, distributing and collecting food/beverage meal services on a daily basis. Assists patients with food/beverage menu requests and to represent the department in a professional and courteous manner to patients, employees and visitors. Prepares kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Assist department staff with completing staff meals and catering needs as necessary. Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the department in compliance with Regulatory Agencies. Utilizes patient EMR in accordance with prescribed therapeutic diets.

Education
High School diploma or equivalent

Experience
Minimum 18 years of age. Able to read, write, and speak the English language. Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change. Mental and physical sufficient to meet the demands of the position. Professional appearance. Satisfactory references. Works well with all levels of staff, patients and families.Ability to follow standardized recipes and prepare foods in compliance with diet orders. Ability to modify food textures and portion foods correctly. Ability to follow therapeutic diets as ordered. Minimum one year experience in the Food Service field desired. Experience in Food Safety desired.

This is a bargaining union position.