Nutrition & Food Service Assistant 2 - Patient Meals Assembly

Wellstar Health System; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Marietta, Georgia is seeking a Nutrition & Food Service Assistant 2 for patient meal assembly, focusing on delivering excellent customer service and ensuring food safety. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and at least one year of customer interaction experience. This entry-level, full-time role includes various responsibilities in food service and preparation, adhering to health guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of retail experience with customer interaction.
• Cashiering experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital food service and customer service is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety of customers and team members according to health guidelines.
• Maintains clean and organized work areas.
• Monitors and records food/equipment temperatures.
• Stores food/supplies with proper labeling and rotation.
• Operates equipment safely and addresses unsafe conditions.
• Ensures positive service outcomes and follows work schedules.
• Supports team members across the department.
• Complies with Wellstar Health System policies.

Skills

Customer interaction

Basic math

Communication in English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nutrition & Food Service Assistant 2 - Patient Meals Assembly at Wellstar Health System

Day shift (United States).

Job Summary
Primary function involves delivering great customer service, while also accurately and expeditiously completing tasks. Other duties include food and supply preparation, service, re‑stocking and clean‑up. May also be required to work in other areas of the N&FS Department to ensure the successful completion of patient meal service.

Primary Focus
Patient Meals / Tray Line: Working on a patient tray assembly line, preparing patient meals within the specifications of the diet order and patient preferences.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of customers and team members according to HACCP and county health department guidelines (wash hands, wear gloves, follow infection‑prevention practices, report risks).
• Maintains all work areas clean and organized; free of spills and fall hazards.
• Monitors and records food/equipment temperatures; corrects or escalates out‑of‑range occurrences.
• Stores food/supplies with proper labeling, dating and rotation.
• Operates equipment safely and escalates any unsafe conditions.
• Ensures positive service outcomes: follows schedule, arrives on time, sets up workstation, follows instructions, completes checklists, operates equipment as per guidelines.
• Remains flexible to support other team members across the department.
• Creates a world‑class work environment: follows uniform specifications, collaborates, communicates respectfully and in a clear, concise manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all WellStar Health System policies.

Qualifications

• Required minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Required minimum experience: one year of retail experience with customer interaction; cashiering preferred; hospital food‑service and customer service experience highly preferred.
• Required minimum skills: ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English, basic math, and operate a computer register.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care