Nutrition Services Retail Tech

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health's Nutrition Services team in Grand Rapids is seeking a full-time Patient/Customer Service Kitchen Associate. You will prepare menu items across retail stations, assist with bagging, and support dine-and-deduct transactions while maintaining safety and quality.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and delivering friendly service to patients and staff. It requires a High School diploma and CRT certifications, with eligibility to complete required

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• CRT-Accredited Food Handler certification within 90 days.
• CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate within 90 days.
• CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager (CFP) certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present a variety of food items across retail stations (salad bar, deli, dessert, hot entrees).
• Portion, package, label, and date products per safety standards.
• Deliver customer service while processing transactions (cash, credit, badge system).
• Accurately manage cash handling, balancing and closing tills.
• Prepare made-to-order items like deli sandwiches with speed and quality.
• Oversee breakfast beverage stations (brewing coffee, espresso, cleaning equipment).

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CRT-Accredited Food Handler

CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate

CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager CFP

Job description

SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Schedule: Full time, 36 hrs. 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Variable days and every other weekend.

Job Summary

Join our Nutrition Services team at Corewell Health and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. In addition to patient meal service responsibilities, you'll also act as a peer guide to Associate Techs within your area of responsibility and may be called upon to make decisions to ensure compliance with safety and quality initiatives. Communication and collaboration with other team members are essential to ensure continuity of service and help foster a positive work environment.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and present a variety of food items across retail stations, including salad bar, deli, dessert coolers, and hot entrée areas
• Portion, package, label, and date products in compliance with food safety and organizational standards
• Deliver exceptional customer service while processing transactions via cash, credit card, and badge systems, including team member dine-and-deduct
• Accurately manage cash handling procedures, including balancing and closing tills
• Prepare made-to-order items such as deli sandwiches while maintaining speed and quality standards
• Oversee breakfast beverage stations by restocking, brewing coffee, preparing espresso beverages, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CRT-Accredited Food Handler - ANSI National Accreditation Board ANSI National Accreditation Board 90 Days
• CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate - ANSI National Accreditation Board ANSI National Accreditation Board 90 Days
• CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager, CFP - ANSI National Accreditation Board ANSI National Accreditation Board 90 Days

Preferred

• Associate's degree Hospitality or Nutrition
• No Experience Food Service preferably in health care or related field

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 - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Nutrition Market Avenue Blodgett - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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.