Nutrition Assistant, PRN

Mercy; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans (32+ hours)

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to deliver patient meals as part of the Food and Nutrition Services team. You will follow guidelines with focus on accuracy during delivery, setup, and meal service, while engaging with patients, families, and hospital staff.

The role emphasizes reading/writing, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a positive attitude. Training on Nutrition in a Nutshell within 90 days, with a team-focused work environment, is provided.

Qualifications

• Reading and writing well is preferred.
• Nutrition in a Nutshell training within 90 days.
• Positive attitude, friendly smile, good personal appearance.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient meals according to guidelines with high accuracy.
• Assist with setup, monitoring, and service of meals.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, and hospital staff.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reading/Writing

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

The Nutrition Assistant represents Food and Nutrition Services by delivering patient meals. They follow all guidelines with a high expectation for accuracy during delivery, set up, and monitoring of meal service. The Nutrition Assistant excels at customer service and personal interaction with patients, their families, and hospital staff.

Position Details:

Qualifications
Preferred Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Other: Skills, knowledge and abilities: Ability to read and write well. Nutrition in a Nutshell within 90 days. Positive attitude, friendly smile, good personal appearance. Willingness to learn and work as part of a team. Working conditions, mental and physical requirements: Equipment used: Computer and/or tablet, basic food service equipment

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.