Nutrition & Food Svc Asst - Lagrange, GA

Wellstar Health Systems; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health Systems in Georgia is seeking team members for an evening shift focused on retail service, tray line meal prep, and patient meal delivery. The role involves assisting with dining room operations, maintaining cleanliness, and following HACCP and health guidelines to ensure safe food handling.

You will work with a healthcare team to support patient meals, transport food carts, and keep equipment and work areas clean while providing courteous service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and Math.
• No specific technical tools required beyond basic math and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the Safety of Customers and Team Members (according to HACCP and County Health Department Guidelines).
• Washes hands frequently and appropriately wear gloves.
• Follows infection prevention practices and reports potential risks.
• Maintains work areas clean and organized; spills and hazards are addressed.
• Monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures; corrects out-of-range occurrences.
• Stores food and/or supplies with proper labeling, dating and rotation methods.
• Operates equipment according to safety guidelines and escalates unsafe conditions.
• Ensures Positive Service Outcomes; follows department work schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation according to area requirements.
• Follows written and verbal instructions with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Completes area checklists and forms.
• Operates and cares for equipment per guidelines.
• Remains flexible to support other team members across the department.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Job Summary

Responsible for performing duties in a variety of areas which may include all or one of the following:

• Retail - serving, prepping, cleaning, restocking, cashiering, while also demonstrating great customer service skills.
• Tray Line - working on a patient tray assembly line, preparing patient meals within the specifications of the diet order and patient preferences.
• Utility safely transporting patient meal food carts to and from nursing units, ware washing of dishes, pots and pans; basic housekeeping of walls, floors, windows and equipment.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Ensures the Safety of Customers and Team Members (according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and County Health Department Guidelines)
• Washes hands frequently and appropriately wear gloves.
• Follows infection prevention practices, including personal hygiene expectations (i.e., fingernail length and finish) and reports potential risks
• Maintains all the work areas in a clean and organized manner; free of spills and fall hazards.
• Monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures; immediately correcting/escalating out of range occurrences.
• Stores food and/or supplies using proper labeling, dating and rotation methods.
• Operates equipment according to all safety guidelines and escalates any unsafe conditions (i.e., frayed electrical cords).
• Ensures Positive Service Outcomes
• Follows department work schedule (including weekends and holidays) and arrives at the work station prior to task start time.
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation according to area requirements.
• Follows written and verbal instructions and station responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Completes area checklists and forms.
• Operates and cares for equipment according to manufacturers and area specific guidelines.
• Remains flexible to support other team members across the department to achieve desired service outcomes.
• Engages in Efforts to Create a World Class Work Environment
• Follows work areas uniform specifications, i.e., clothing and shoes are neat and clean.
• Collaborates with team members and Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the Department and Hospital.
• Communicates in a respectful manner and in terms that are clear and concise.
• Respects the cultural traditions of team members and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High school diploma equivalent experience preferred, but not required.

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and Math.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.