Nutrition Assistant, PRN

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support Food and Nutrition Services by delivering patient meals with accuracy and care throughout the day. You will interact with patients, their families, and hospital staff to ensure timely, safe, and pleasant meals in a busy clinical setting.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and a positive attitude; Mercy provides benefits, tuition support, and growth opportunities as you develop nutrition knowledge within the first 90 days.

Qualifications

• Preferred Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient meals accurately and on time.
• Set up and monitor meal service per guidelines.
• Provide customer service to patients, families, and hospital staff.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/Tablet

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

Position Details:

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.