Nutrition Services Associate Tech

Corewell Health; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health’s Nutrition Services team invites you to participate in all aspects of patient meal service, including answering phones in the call center, assembling patient trays, delivering and picking up meal trays, and maintaining stock.

No experience is required — you will be fully trained and supported and can grow and learn new skills to develop your career. This part-time role is based at Farmington Hills and involves teamwork, patient care, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed.
• Ability to make quality, independent decisions.
• Analytical and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains serving lines including dishes, silverware, hot and cold food items, condiments, etc.
• Assembles cold food items such as salads, desserts and nourishments and ensures proper storage and dating of items.
• Serves food as directed and replenishes items as needed; cleans and resets stations after use.
• Sets up and operates cash register and cash handling equipment; ensures accurate payments.
• Counts and balances cash register, records totals, and deposits money as required.
• Performs routine cleaning and sanitizing of dishes, pots, pans and equipment; operates dishwasher.
• Cleans major equipment and transports refuse and other materials safely.
• Maintains sanitary conditions through daily cleaning tasks and equipment upkeep.
• Sets up and delivers food carts to patients and other serving areas; retrieves carts for cleaning.
• Assembles patient trays accurately and delivers to patient rooms, verifying room/bed numbers and patient details.
• Participates in quality monitoring activities such as recording temperatures and other QA checks.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Join our Nutrition Services team at Corewell Health and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families by participating in all aspects of patient meal service. This includes answering phones in the call center, assembling patient trays, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and equipment, delivering and picking up meal trays, and managing stock. Communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and help foster a positive work environment. No experience is required - you will be fully trained and supported and can grow and learn new skills to develop your career.

Job Summary

Join our Nutrition Services team at Corewell Health and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families by participating in all aspects of patient meal service. This includes answering phones in the call center, assembling patient trays, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and equipment, delivering and picking up meal trays, and managing stock. Communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and help foster a positive work environment. No experience is required - you will be fully trained and supported and can grow and learn new skills to develop your career.

Essential Functions

• Prepares and maintains serving lines including dishes, silverware, hot and cold food items, condiments, etc. Prepares and
• assembles cold food items such as salads, desserts and nourishments and ensures that all food and other items used are properly stored, refrigerated and dated.
• Serves food as directed, replenishing items as needed. Disassembles and cleans food stations after use by wiping counters, steam tables and warmers.
• Sets up and operates the cash register station and cash handling equipment to ensure the accurate collection of payments.
• Counts and balances the cash register, records totals, and deposits money to appropriate location.
• Performs routine and heavy-duty cleaning such as washing, scraping, scouring, and rinsing pots, pans, utensils and other
• equipment. Loads, operates, and unloads the dishwasher. Checks and stores all clean equipment in an orderly fashion.
• Cleans major equipment such as ovens, grills, dish machine, steam tables, mixers, etc. Transports refuse and/or other
• materials in large carts in a manner that ensures the safety of self and others. Maintains sanitary conditions through the
• completion of daily cleaning assignments including but not limited to cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and operating the
• mechanical floor cleaner.
• Sets up and delivers food carts to patient and other food delivery areas. Retrieves carts and returns them to the dish room
• for cleaning. Strips patient and cafeteria trays and sorts soiled equipment in preparation for cleaning.
• Works assigned station on the tray line, assembling patient trays in accordance to established standards meeting dietary
• requirements. Assembles patient trays with appropriate speed, accuracy and appearance. Delivers trays to patients verifying
• room numbers, bed numbers, birth dates and patient names to ensure delivery to the correct patient.
• Routinely participates in selected quality monitoring activities such as taking and recording food, refrigeration, dish machine temperatures, and other related quality assurance activities. Assists with

Qualifications

Required

• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Time management and organizational skills. Self-directed. Ability to make quality, independent decisions. Analytical and strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions. Ability to maintain the strictest

Preferred

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to speak, read and write the English language.

About Corewell Health

As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Farmington Hills Hospital- 28050 Grand River Ave - Farmington Hills

Department Name

Nutrition - Farmington Hills Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

0.01

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.