Nutrition Care Associate

12800 LDS Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Food Service associate to deliver patient meal trays, prepare foods, maintain stock, and handle cash transactions. This role requires adherence to nutrition service standards and safety protocols.

Candidates should have a Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification by first day of work, with preference for experience in modified diets and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification required by first day of work (Utah and Idaho).
• Demonstrated ability to work with modified diets (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Delivers and presents trays to patients using the standard process.
• Performs food preparation functions according to system standards (salads, sandwiches, vegetables, fruit).
• Maintains stock levels and follows Nutrition Services procedures.
• Performs cash/credit transactions accurately and resolves basic customer service issues.

Skills

Active Listening

Coordinating tasks with others

Guest focused

Communicates clearly

Attention to detail

Follows SOPs

Adaptability

Detail Oriented

Prioritization

Payment Handling

Situational Awareness

Collaboration

Education

ServSafe certification

Food Handler Permit

Job description

Job Description

Performs a variety of food and guest service duties under general supervision. This position includes the following roles, which will vary by facility need: patient meal tray assembly and delivery, cashier, food assembly, food serving, and cleaning.

Essential Functions

Delivers and presents trays to patients using the standard process. Performs food preparation functions according to system standards (following standard recipe, assembling ingredients) for example, prepares salads, sandwiches, vegetables, and fruit. Follows standardized practices relating to Nutrition Services (e.g. dining experience, meal delivery, maintaining required stock levels). Performs housekeeping functions including cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, floor care, and equipment (oven, fryer, hoods). Performs accurate cash/credit transactions according to system standards and independently resolves basic customer service issues.

Skills

• Active Listening
• Coordinating tasks with others
• Guest focused
• Communicates clearly
• Attention to detail
• Follows Standard Operation Procedures
• Adaptability
• Detail Oriented
• Prioritization
• Payment Handling
• Situational Awareness
• Collaboration

Qualifications

Food Handler Permit or ServSafe certification is required by first day of work (required only in the states of Utah and Idaho). Demonstrated ability to work with modified diets (preferred). Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service (preferred).

Physical Requirements

Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs. Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work. Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work at a grill or in a refrigerator and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Location & Compensation

Intermountain Health LDS Hospital
Work City: Salt Lake City
Work State: Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$17.68 - $22.99

Benefits

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Company Overview

All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!