Nutrition Assistant - Per Diem / Variable

Island Health; Anacortes (WA); Vor Ort; USD 26.000 - 38.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Vision

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Employee Recognition

Zusammenfassung

Island Health is seeking a part-time Nutrition Assistant to support the Dietary team in a hospital setting. You will assist with room service orders, patient menus, and tray preparation while ensuring quality and safety standards.

The role involves interactions with patients and staff, maintaining accurate records and contributing to performance improvement initiatives. A GED or HS diploma and a Food and Beverage Worker's Permit are required.

Qualifikationen

• 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 growth and development across lifespan.

Aufgaben

• Answers patient room-service calls with professional telephone etiquette.
• Processes diet orders and writes patient menus based on diet orders.
• Tallies and records department statistics accurately.
• Interacts positively with administration, staff, patients, and visitors.
• Prepares and serves cold foods and beverages on patient trays.
• Prepares patient nourishments and sets up trays for service.
• Delivers special food orders and ensures patient satisfaction.
• Monitors temperatures of refrigerators and freezers.
• Completes prep work to ensure an efficient tray line.

Jobbeschreibung

• Part-Time
• On-site

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: $18.79 – $27.92 / 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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