Nutrition Services Assistant - Patient Services - PRN

Augusta-Health; Fishersville (VA); Presencial; USD 23 000 - 30 000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da oferta

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking a part-time Nutrition Services Assistant to support patient meal delivery, tray assembly, and kitchen duties. The role involves greeting patients, delivering meals, and assisting with food preparation in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy in meal orders, adherence to safety procedures, and excellent patient service. Strong communication and basic computer skills are beneficial in coordinating meals and

Qualificações

• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• ServSafe certification is helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Deliver meal trays to patient areas and assist with tray setup.
• Assist patients with meal tray setup and service recovery as needed.
• Prepare items such as salads, desserts, or nourishment for patients.
• Maintain tray line in a clean, organized manner and assist with orders.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Prioritization

Basic computer skills

Formação académica

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe

Ferramentas

Hand-held scanner

Basic computer knowledge

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Category: Service

Requisition Number: NUTRI013995

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Fishersville, VA 22939, USA

• Pay or shift range: $16.50 USD to $21.95 USD
  The pay range reflects the current compensation range for this position at the time of posting. Individual offers are determined based on directly related experience, skills, education, internal equity, and other job-related factors. Not all candidates will qualify for the upper end of the posted range.

Description

Overview

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well-being, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets)

The Nutrition Services Assistant plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient-centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

This individual Greets patients in a professional and friendly manner. Delivers meal trays directly to patient areas as specified. Assists patients with meal tray setup. Performs customer service and service recovery skill. Picks up trays from patient areas at designated times. Tend and load dishwasher. Deliver clean dishes and utensils to proper kitchen areas. May pre-wash certain items by hand: such as pots and pans. May sweep and mop floors, dispose of trash and garbage as needed. Performs cleaning duties included in job flow as well as those assigned by supervisor.

Assist in preparing such items as: salads, desserts, or nourishment. Assembles prepared food on trays for patients-regular and modified diets. Maintains tray line in a clean, neat, and orderly manner. May call patients for meal orders as well as taking orders from patients. May perform office-related duties such as entering patient meals, snacks and supplements, and generating reports. May deliver meals to outer building on campus by driving a company vehicle. Supervised by Department Supervisor, Patient Services Manager, Assistant Director, Chief Clinical Dietitian, and Director.

• Following proper delivery procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Always checks to make sure dish machine temperatures are correct before processing dishes to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Following dish washing procedures.
• Uses proper chemicals correctly in dish washing and sanitizing.
• Following proper dish pulling procedures.
• Consistently check clean dishes to ensure all particles are removed.
• Clean lowerators and dish carts before loading with clean dishes.
• Demonstrates the ability to use and clean all necessary food service equipment.
• Dispose of trash periodically throughout the shift.
• Following policy and procedures that relate to food service.
• Properly dates, labels leftovers, stores in proper place. Demonstrates recipe adherence and is knowledgeable of allergens and diet restrictions.
• Observes Universal Precautions.
• Ensures all items are ready and in reach once tray line begins.
• Following cleaning schedules and completes cleaning tasks.
• Communicating efficiently while answering and making phone calls to patients or staff.
• Following proper procedures that relate to administrative duties.
• Adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Following driving laws while transporting patient meal trays.

Required Qualifications

• Education: None
• Licensure/Certification: None
• Experience: None
• Driver's License: N/A
• Eligibility to work in the United States and meet Virginia state employment requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Licensure/Certification: ServSafe
• Experience:
  • Food service
  • Customer service
  • Administrative duties
• Prior experience in a hospital, healthcare system, or related service-oriented environment
• Familiarity with Augusta Health’s systems, workflows, or organizational culture is a plus

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Communicate well with fellow team members and patients.
• Efficiently work well together as a team to achieve goals.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to use a hand-held scanner and obtain basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to adapt to changing workload and willingness to learn.

About Augusta Health

Augusta Health is an independent, nonprofit, mission-driven health system located in Fishersville, Virginia, in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley. We offer a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services, including Augusta Medical Center—a 255-bed facility—and Augusta Medical Group, which operates 40 practice locations and four urgent care centers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care makes Augusta Health a leading employer and healthcare provider in the region.

Discover more about our history, values, and community impact on our About Us Page.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Augusta Health recruits, hires, and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace in accordance with federal and Virginia state employment laws.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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