Patient Nutrition Assistant – Evening, Part-Time

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking staff for part-time Nutrition and Food Services to ensure accurate, efficient delivery of meals to patients. The role requires 20 hours per week, with an evening schedule and onsite work, and involves direct patient liaison and adherence to sanitary standards.

The position calls for 1 year of food service or customer service experience (or hospital dietetics), and ServSafe certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food trays, nourishments, and snack to patients in a timely manner.
• Assists with tray preparation during meal service hours.
• Adheres to all safety, sanitation, health, and privacy standards required by the department.
• Carries items from storeroom and coolers to workstations, and transfers food and equipment items to appropriate storage areas.
• Communicates with patients regarding meal tickets, accuracy, and other relevant information.
• Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA regarding on-going required job training and health standards.
• Uses proper protocol, including wearing required PPE and hand sanitation, to prevent contamination.
• Maintains clean work areas and equipment utilized during shift.
• Aids in dirty tray removal and retrieval, as needed.
• Performs quality assurance activities, such as monitoring satisfaction surveys.
• Maintains a professional demeanor when interacting with all patients, visitors, and staff.

Job description

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking staff for part-time Nutrition and Food Services to ensure accurate, efficient delivery of meals to patients. The role requires 20 hours per week, with an evening schedule and onsite work, and involves direct patient liaison and adherence to sanitary standards.

The position calls for 1 year of food service or customer service experience (or hospital dietetics), and ServSafe certification is preferred.