NUTRITION OPERATOR (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Willing to train

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is hiring a Nutrition Operator in Presque Isle, ME to manage patient meal selections and special requests by phone or in person. The role supports dietary needs and collaborates with nursing staff to ensure accurate diets are followed.

The position features full-time scheduling with 5:30 am–1:30 pm or 11:00 am–4:30 pm shifts, weekends rotating, and on-site work. Prior nutrition/dietary experience is preferred and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous nutrition and dietary experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows proper telephone etiquette with patients, visitors and healthcare professionals.
• Offers menu alternatives within prescribed diet guidelines and dietary restrictions.
• Resolves patient concerns or complaints promptly or reports to supervisor as needed.
• Ensures compliance with dietary restrictions and diet orders to meet patient needs.
• Coordinates with nursing to ensure patient diet prescriptions and needs are met.
• Upholds HIPAA and patient rights policies and sanitation requirements.

Skills

Nutrition experience

Job description

We are hiring immediately for full time NUTRITION OPERATOR positions.

Location: NLH AR Gould - 140 Academy Street, Presque Isle, ME 04769. Note: online applications accepted only.

Schedule: Full time schedule; flexible. 5:30 am to 1:30 pm or 11:00 am to 4:30 pm, days may vary; rotating weekends. More details upon interview.

Requirement: Previous nutrition and dietary experience is preferred.

Perks: Willing to train!

Pay Range: $17.50per hour to$20.00per hour.

Job Summary

Responsible for securing patient meal selections and special requests and needs via telephone or face to face interactions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follows proper telephone etiquette and procedures with patients, visitors and healthcare professionals.
• Offers alternatives to menu as allowed on prescribed diet in accordance with food allergies and sensitivities, cultural, ethnic and religious preferences, when patient inquires or needs additional selections.
• Responsive to patients needs at all times. Resolves patient concerns or complaints immediately and/or reports needed assistance to supervisor as appropriate.
• Complies with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.
• Interacts with nursing to ensure patients diet prescriptions are accurate, and patients food needs are met.
• Adheres to facility confidentiality and patients rights policy as outlined in the facilitys HIPAA policies and procedures.
• Complies with federal, state and local health and sanitation regulations and department sanitation procedures.
• Follows HACCP guidelines when assembling and distributing food supplies to ensure quality and safety of food supply.
• Completes all daily, weekly or monthly reports as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures on a timely basis meeting all prescribed deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits for Our Team Members

• Full-time and part-time positionsare offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offerthe following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Maine

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