NUTRITIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

MCKENZIE HEALTH SYSTEM; Sandusky (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenzie Health System in Sandusky, MI is seeking a Nutritional Services Specialist for full-time work in our Nutrition/Food Services department. The role includes coordinating, preparing and cooking for patients, staff and visitors, while upholding high standards of sanitation and quality nutrition.

Weekend/holiday rotation and varied daytime shifts may be required. Ideal candidates are high school graduates, with English proficiency and preference for ServSafe certification or training in food

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certification in ServSafe preferred.
• Ability to communicate fully in English.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, prepares and cooks for patients, staff and visitors.
• Assists with preparation of salads, desserts, cleaning, dish room activities, etc.
• Maintains high standards of quality and sanitation.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Food handling

Teamwork

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

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NUTRITIONAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

DIETARY Full Time Technical Sandusky, MI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1103

POSITION POSTING: Nutritional Services Specialist

STATUS: Full Time – 40 hours per week

HOURS: Variable day and afternoon shifts may be required to provide department staffing. Requires working weekends and holidays on a rotational basis. Low Census may be required to support workload demand.

ROLE/POSITION DEFINITION:

Coordinates, prepares and cooks for patients, staff and visitors under the supervision of the Director of Nutrition/Food Services. Is responsible for high standards of quality and quantity food preparation and sanitation. Provides for safe and sanitary food of high nutritional quality coupled with outstanding customer service to promote physical and emotional vitality for all of our customers: patients, visitors and staff. Assists with preparation of salads, desserts, cleaning, dish room activities, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS/POSITION REQUIREMENTS/PERSONAL SKILLS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Previous food service experience in a health care setting preferred
• Certification in “ServSafe” preferred.
• Ability to communicate fully in the English language
• Training in food management, diet therapy preferred
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians and other support personnel
• Supports and contributes to the total hospital system by maintaining hospital-wide perspective and serving on department/hospital committees as requested
• Ability to follow a series of instructions accurately
• Ability to operate or learn to operate various kitchen equipment and cash register
• Simple math concepts to include counting and measuring/weighing portions.
• Maintains a positive perspective/attitude
• Subject to variances in temperature (refrigeration units, heat from stoves and ovens)
• Exposure to dishwasher chemicals and nutrition/food service appliance cleaners.
• Some exposure to clinically infectious disease during indirect contacts in patient units.

Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer: McKenzie Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.