Patient Meal Services Assistant — Caring Food Service

Augusta Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Earned Wage Access Program

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Career development programs

Onsite childcare

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant to support patient meals and dietary services. You will greet patients, deliver meals, assist with tray setup, and help with cleaning, sanitizing, and general kitchen duties.

The role requires strong customer service, teamwork, and adaptability, with opportunities to contribute to a patient-centered environment and collaborate with clinical and food service teams.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; high school diploma preferred.
• Experience in food service or healthcare is a plus.
• Familiarity with Augusta Health systems and patient-centered service is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a professional and friendly manner.
• Deliver meal trays to patient areas and assist with trays setup.
• Perform dishwashing, cleaning, and sanitation tasks as directed.
• Assist in meal preparation and assembling portions for patients.
• Enter patient meals and generate routine reports as needed.
• Operate a company vehicle to deliver meals to remote building areas.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritization

Hand-held scanner

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand-held scanner

Basic computer

Job description

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant to support patient meals and dietary services. You will greet patients, deliver meals, assist with tray setup, and help with cleaning, sanitizing, and general kitchen duties.

The role requires strong customer service, teamwork, and adaptability, with opportunities to contribute to a patient-centered environment and collaborate with clinical and food service teams.