Nutrition Asst 2

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a dedicated individual to prepare and deliver meals to patients, ensuring food quality and safety. Join a supportive environment focused on professional growth and community care. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience required.
• 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble food, special meals, and tube feedings.
• Deliver and retrieve patient meals and supplements.
• Maintain food safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Hosting & Reception

Food Production

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals committed to changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and where your uniqueness is recognized and celebrated. Employees are part of something bigger than themselves, take pride in their work, and aim for continuous improvement. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through exceptional programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

MCJCHV Patient Services

Job Summary:

The role involves preparing, assembling, and delivering meals, nourishments, and supplements to patients. Maintaining food quality and ensuring a safe work environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and assemble food, special meals, baby formulas, and tube feedings.
2. Deliver and retrieve patient meals, nourishment, and supplements.
3. Maintain food safety standards and a safe work environment.
4. Participate as a team member within the division/department.
5. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Technical Capabilities:

• Customer Service (Novice): Demonstrates the ability to influence customers, verify and clarify needs, respond efficiently, and keep customers informed.
• Hosting & Reception (Novice): Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in hosting and reception tasks.
• FDA/USDA Regulations (Novice): Understands and applies FDA and USDA regulations in practical scenarios.
• Food Production (Novice): Demonstrates fundamental skills in food production processes.

Our Support Roles:

Support roles are central to Vanderbilt Health's mission, helping personalize patient experiences through care and capabilities. We foster a supportive environment encouraging excellence, professional growth, and community. We prioritize designing with and for our patients and families.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Performs routine tasks impacting team performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving: Uses discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies standards, processes, and procedures relevant to the role.
• Team Interaction: Guides entry-level co-workers.

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds relationships, communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves problems, offers support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Checks work quality, fulfills safety and regulatory standards.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, understands resource impact, makes data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Proposes new ideas, applies technology, adapts to change.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities: To be detailed by the employer.

Certifications: Not specified.

Work Experience: Relevant work experience required.

Experience Level: 1 year.

Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer.