Patient-Focused Nutrition Services Associate

Good Shepherd Health Care System; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 23,680 - 36,272; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Good Shepherd Health Care System is seeking a Nutrition Services Ambassador to deliver meals and assist patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes accurate dietary adherence, courteous service, and teamwork in a fast‑paced cafeteria environment.

The position involves light food prep, cash handling, and using hospital software to retrieve meal preferences. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Oregon Food Handler’s License required; Serve-Safe preferred.
• Healthcare environment experience and strong guest relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient and guest meals with dietary consideration.
• Provide courteous service to patients, families, staff.
• Take meal orders and assist patients with options.
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation per HACCP.
• Operate POS and process cafeteria transactions.
• Input orders using hospital software or tablets.
• Keep kitchen and serving areas clean and organized.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Healthcare setting experience

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Oregon Food Handler’s License

Serve-Safe Certification desired

CBR daycare registration (Oregon)

Tools

POS system

Job description

Good Shepherd Health Care System is seeking a Nutrition Services Ambassador to deliver meals and assist patients, staff, and visitors in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes accurate dietary adherence, courteous service, and teamwork in a fast‑paced cafeteria environment.

The position involves light food prep, cash handling, and using hospital software to retrieve meal preferences. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential to provide compassionate, culturally sensitive service.