Nutrition Services Associate Tech

Spectrum Health; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Nutrition Services team member to support patient meal service at Royal Oak Hospital. You will participate in call center tasks, assemble patient trays, deliver and pick up meals, and manage stock. No experience required; you will be fully trained and supported to grow your career.

The role emphasizes teamwork, cleanliness, and accurate service to ensure patient satisfaction and smooth operation within a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Self-directed and capable of working independently.
• Ability to make quality, independent decisions.
• Analytical and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and high volumes.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains serving lines and ensures proper storage of items.
• Assembles cold items such as salads and nourishments with proper dating.
• Serves food and replenishes items as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes food stations and equipment.
• Operates cash register and handles payments accurately.
• Counts and balances cash, deposits money as required.
• Cleans and loads dishwashing equipment and maintains cleanliness.
• Delivers trays to patients with correct room and patient details.
• Participates in quality monitoring of temperatures and safety checks.

Skills

Communication & interpersonal

Time management

Self-directed

Analytical & problem-solving

Decision-making under pressure

English proficiency

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.

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 - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak

Department Name Nutrition Room Service - Royal Oak Hosp

Employment Type Full time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 40 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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.