Patient Nutrition & Meal Service Specialist

Mercy; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to deliver patient meals and support Food and Nutrition Services. You will follow guidelines with high accuracy during delivery, set up, and monitoring of meal service, while providing friendly, patient-focused service to patients, families, and hospital staff.

This role emphasizes teamwork, willingness to learn, and the ability to read and write well. Training includes Nutrition in a Nutshell within 90 days and requires basic computer or tablet use.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write well.
• Nutrition in a Nutshell within 90 days.
• Positive attitude, friendly smile, good personal appearance.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient meals to rooms accurately and on time.
• Set up meal trays and monitor meal service.
• Provide courteous service to patients, families and hospital staff.
• Assist with basic food service equipment and station upkeep.

Skills

Reading and writing well

Positive attitude

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer

Tablet

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to deliver patient meals and support Food and Nutrition Services. You will follow guidelines with high accuracy during delivery, set up, and monitoring of meal service, while providing friendly, patient-focused service to patients, families, and hospital staff.

This role emphasizes teamwork, willingness to learn, and the ability to read and write well. Training includes Nutrition in a Nutshell within 90 days and requires basic computer or tablet use.