NUTRITION ASSOCIATE

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital; Brattleboro (VT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,220; Full time

Job summary

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital in Brattleboro, Vermont, is seeking a Nutrition Associate for a full-time position. The role involves setting up, transporting, serving, returning, and cleaning patient food trays, and assisting with beverages and basic food prep.

Staff will rotate duties and ensure proper storage and labeling of supplies. The Nutrition Services team maintains safety and sanitary standards while supporting patient and cafeteria operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• No licensure or certification required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, transport, serve, return and clean all patient food trays.
• Pour coffee, tea, juice and other beverages.
• Assist staff with food preparation and area set up as needed.
• Prepare snacks, salads and other cold items.
• Properly store utensils and supplies for patient and cafeteria areas.
• Clean kitchen, equipment and floor areas as assigned.
• Put away stock items and rotate, label and date items as required.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by lead or supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title

Nutrition Associate

Job Type

Full-time

Locations

Brattleboro, Vermont

Hours

Morning shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Evening shift: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Schedule

Weekend – rotating
Holiday – rotating

Job Summary

Responsible for setting up, transporting, serving, returning, and cleaning all patient food trays. Pour coffee, tea, juice and other beverages. Assist staff with food preparation and area set up as needed. Food preparation includes making snacks, salads, and other cold items. Properly store utensils and supplies for patient and cafeteria areas. Clean kitchen, equipment and floor areas as assigned. Put away stock items and rotate, label and date items as required. Perform additional tasks as assigned by lead or supervisor.

Department Scope of Service

Nutrition Services provides nutritionally adequate and satisfying meals for patients and customers within a safe and sanitary environment in compliance with federal, state, and local standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• No licensure or certification required.

Mental Efforts

• Ability to read, write and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Work environment may involve potential injury from washing, cleaning agents, and dish machine.
• Exposure to noise, hazardous chemicals, temperature changes, and body fluids.

OSHA Category

• OSHA Category I – tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues; Universal Precautions and bloodborne pathogens standards are required.

Physical Demands

Physical activities: Standing – up to 1/3 of shift; Walking – up to 1/3; Sitting – 2/3 or more; Talking or hearing – 2/3 or more; Use of hands – up to 1/3; Pushing/pulling – none; Reaching – up to 1/3.

Weight lifting: Up to 10 lb – 2/3 or more; 10‑25 lb – 1/3 to 1/2; 25‑50 lb – up to 1/3; 50‑100 lb and over – none.

Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Color vision.
• Ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic chemicals – proportions up to 1/3.
• No outdoor weather, extreme heat or cold, electrical shock, explosives, radiation, vibration.
• Noise level: Very quiet, quiet, moderate noise, loud noise.
• Hearing: Ability to hear calls and instructions from physicians and staff.

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws. The hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the ADA.

Compensation Disclosure (Vermont Act 155)

Salary range: $18,000 – $26,220.