Nutrition Asst 2

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

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is seeking a Food Service Worker to prepare and deliver meals to patients, ensuring food quality and safety. Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and support a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience of 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and assembles food, special meals, baby formulas, and tube feedings.
• Delivers and retrieves patient meals, and delivers nourishment and supplements.
• Maintains food safety standards and a safe work environment.

Skills

Customer Service

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 dedicated to changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health promotes an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is celebrated. Employees are part of something bigger than themselves, take pride in their work, and strive for excellence. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through leading programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

MCJCHV Patient Services

Job Summary:

The Food Service Worker prepares, assembles, and delivers meals, nourishments, and supplements to patients. Maintains food quality and ensures a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepares and assembles food, special meals, baby formulas, and tube feedings.
2. Delivers and retrieves patient meals, and delivers nourishment and supplements.
3. Maintains food safety standards and a safe work environment.
4. Participates 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 to requests, and keep customers informed.
• Hosting & Reception (Novice): Possesses basic proficiency in hosting and reception tasks.
• FDA/USDA Regulations (Novice): Understands and applies FDA and USDA regulations.
• Food Production (Novice): Demonstrates fundamental skills in food production.

Core Accountabilities:

• Performs routine tasks impacting team performance with occasional guidance.
• Uses discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Applies knowledge of standards and procedures relevant to the role.
• Provides guidance to entry-level coworkers.

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds relationships, and communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves problems, and offers support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Checks work quality, fulfills safety requirements.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, stewardship, and data-driven decision-making.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates ideas, applies technology, and adapts to change.

Position Qualifications:

• Relevant work experience of 1 year preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vets/Disabled.