Nutrition Assistant, PRN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to deliver patient meals and support the Food and Nutrition Services team. You will uphold accuracy, assist in meal setup, and interact with patients, families, and staff with a service-oriented approach.

The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and adherence to hospital guidelines. This position is based in St. Louis, MO, and supports Mercy's mission of compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Preferred education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write well; Nutrition in a Nutshell within 90 days.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor and neat appearance.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Equipment used includes computer/tablet and basic food service gear.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient meals with accuracy during delivery, setup, and monitoring of meal service.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Follow all guidelines and maintain high standards in meal delivery and service.

Skills

Reading & writing

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Professional appearance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer/Tablet

Basic food service equipment

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.

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.

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.