Patient Meal Delivery & Nutrition Services Associate

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Nutritional Services Associate at Salem Hospital to provide patients with safe, timely meals and meal guidance within a fast-paced team. The role involves direct meal delivery, menu assistance, and collaboration with clinical staff to meet dietary needs.

The position emphasizes food safety, effective communication, and support across departments, with shifts during business hours and per diem availability.

Qualifications

• Certified Food Handlers card due within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to effectively operate a computer and navigate standard software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Must have the ability to work efficiently and responsibly in an environment with multiple work demands and short time frames.
• Able adhere to proper food handling techniques.
• Willingness to work in other areas or on other projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals using standard procedures, ensuring patient safety through proper hygiene and identification practices.
• Assist patients and visitors with understanding and using the room service menu, ensuring selections align with dietary restrictions.
• Communicate clearly and positively with patients, families, and coworkers to enhance the overall patient experience.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff, clinical nutritionists, nurses, and call center teams to meet patient food and beverage needs.
• Expect a physically active role that includes a lot of walking throughout the facility during meal delivery and supply runs.
• Assist in the kitchen as needed between meal delivery times, supporting food prep, tray assembly, and other tasks to keep operations running smoothly.
• Support the training and orientation of new team members and contribute ideas for improving processes and patient satisfaction.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service

Computer literacy

Food handling safety

Job description

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a Nutritional Services Associate at Salem Hospital to provide patients with safe, timely meals and meal guidance within a fast-paced team. The role involves direct meal delivery, menu assistance, and collaboration with clinical staff to meet dietary needs.

The position emphasizes food safety, effective communication, and support across departments, with shifts during business hours and per diem availability.