Nutrition Services Attendant

Corewell Health; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Nutrition Services team at a leading healthcare provider to impact patient care positively. This role involves meal service, communication with patients, and maintaining kitchen standards. No experience is needed, with full training provided to develop essential skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
• Food service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient meal service including tray assembly and transportation.
• Answer call center phones and manage patient menus.
• Perform dish room duties and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. Responsibilities include answering phones in the call center, assembling patient trays, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and equipment, delivering and picking up meal trays, and managing stock. Effective communication and collaboration with team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and foster a positive work environment. No prior experience is required; full training and support will be provided, allowing you to grow and develop new skills.

Essential Functions

• Provide patient meal service, including accurate portioning, presentation, tray assembly, and transportation of trays to patients. Collect soiled trays and return them to the kitchen. Manage patient menus and preferences.
• Answer call center phones, input patient selections into the computer, ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions and special needs.
• Document patient food and beverage choices, intake, and preferences as directed.
• Perform dish room duties, including breakdown of soiled trays, washing, sanitizing, and proper storage of dishes and equipment according to safety standards.
• Collect and dispose of trash, sweep and mop floors, and sanitize kitchen equipment.
• Maintain work area, including stock requisitioning, receiving, rotating, and storage, adhering to safety and sanitation standards.
• Transport food carts within the department and to patient care areas as needed.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements to leadership.
• Meet productivity, regulatory compliance, and service standards for the assigned area.

Qualifications

Required: Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.

Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent; food service experience is a plus.