Nutrition & Food Svc Asst, PRN - Lagrange, GA

Wellstar Health System; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in LaGrange, Georgia is looking for dedicated individuals to join their team. This role involves a range of responsibilities including serving customers, preparing patient meals, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to communicate effectively in English.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on enhancing the health and well-being of the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Perform various duties including serving, prepping, and cleaning.
• Follow infection prevention practices and maintain a clean work area.
• Monitor and record food and equipment temperatures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to communicate in English

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, warewashing 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 wears gloves.
• Follows infection prevention practices, including personal hygiene expectations (i.e., fingernail length and finish) and reports potential risks.
• Maintains all 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 work schedule (including weekends and holidays) and arrives at the workstation prior to task start time, sets up/maintains/breaks down workstation, follows instructions and 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.
• Engages in efforts to create a world‑class work environment: follows work area uniform specifications, collaborates with team members and leadership to meet goals and objectives, communicates respectfully and clearly, respects 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 License(s) And Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

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.