Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Range $12.75 - $16.75
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
employee wellness program
Job Description
The Main Hospital, a leading healthcare institution dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, is seeking a dedicated and attentive Nutrition Services team member for its Nutrition Services Department. This hospital is known for its commitment to health excellence and modern facilities, providing comprehensive medical and nutritional support to patients and visitors alike. With a strong emphasis on quality care and patient satisfaction, the hospital’s Nutrition Services Department plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall healthcare experience through nutritious meal provision and exceptional food service standards.
The role offered is pivotal to the effective operation of the Nutrition Services Department, tasked primarily with producing and serving meals in various hospital settings including retail food outlets, patient service areas, sanitation zones, or production environments. This position calls for an individual who can seamlessly blend efficiency in food preparation with top-tier service delivery, ensuring nutritional and sanitary standards are met consistently. The position does not require prior experience or formal education but mandates a food handler certificate accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS), which must be obtained within 60 days of assuming the role.
Beyond mere meal preparation, the individual will engage in several front-line food service activities, including interacting with unit staff to understand and fulfill food service needs, collecting soiled trays and dishes for proper cleaning, and maintaining exemplary standards in food quality and infection prevention. The role embodies a commitment to continual learning and professional growth through mandated in-service educational programs and the proactive study of applicable Nutrition Services materials. This position is essential for upholding the hospital’s reputation for delivering quality, safe, and satisfying meal experiences, thereby contributing to overall patient and customer satisfaction as reflected in feedback and survey outcomes.
The position is ideal for detail-oriented candidates who enjoy working in healthcare food services, possess effective communication skills, and have the willingness to learn and adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation guidelines. The hospital provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for skill development and advancement within the Nutrition Services Department. Candidates will find that this role offers a meaningful way to contribute to patient care and community health through essential nutrition services, playing a valuable role in the hospital’s multidisciplinary healthcare team.
The role offered is pivotal to the effective operation of the Nutrition Services Department, tasked primarily with producing and serving meals in various hospital settings including retail food outlets, patient service areas, sanitation zones, or production environments. This position calls for an individual who can seamlessly blend efficiency in food preparation with top-tier service delivery, ensuring nutritional and sanitary standards are met consistently. The position does not require prior experience or formal education but mandates a food handler certificate accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS), which must be obtained within 60 days of assuming the role.
Beyond mere meal preparation, the individual will engage in several front-line food service activities, including interacting with unit staff to understand and fulfill food service needs, collecting soiled trays and dishes for proper cleaning, and maintaining exemplary standards in food quality and infection prevention. The role embodies a commitment to continual learning and professional growth through mandated in-service educational programs and the proactive study of applicable Nutrition Services materials. This position is essential for upholding the hospital’s reputation for delivering quality, safe, and satisfying meal experiences, thereby contributing to overall patient and customer satisfaction as reflected in feedback and survey outcomes.
The position is ideal for detail-oriented candidates who enjoy working in healthcare food services, possess effective communication skills, and have the willingness to learn and adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation guidelines. The hospital provides a supportive work environment with opportunities for skill development and advancement within the Nutrition Services Department. Candidates will find that this role offers a meaningful way to contribute to patient care and community health through essential nutrition services, playing a valuable role in the hospital’s multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Job Requirements
- None
- Must have a certificate of completion of a food handler training course accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or must obtain one within sixty (60) days of placement in the role
- Must be able to read write and follow instructions
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of food service and related job duties and be able to follow proper sanitation procedures within three months of employment
- Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers
- Must be able to operate a PC and perform basic computer entries within three months
Job Qualifications
- Must have a certificate of completion of a food handler training course accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and/or the Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) or must obtain one within sixty (60) days of placement in the role
- Ability to read write and follow instructions
- Demonstrate knowledge of food service and related job duties and be able to follow proper sanitation procedures within three months of employment
- Effective communication skills with co-workers
- Ability to operate a PC and perform basic computer entries within three months
Job Duties
- Responsible for producing and serving meals in retail or patient service area or production environment
- Communicates and addresses food and nutrition issues in the assigned area
- Communicates and interacts with unit staff regarding unit food service needs
- Collects soiled trays/dishes and transports to the kitchen for cleaning
- Responsible for quality service reflected in patient retail sanitation and food production satisfaction survey results
- Responsible for meeting quality assurance and infection prevention standards
- Ensures self education by attending mandated in-service educational sessions and reading or studying materials that are applicable to Nutrition Services Integrates this knowledge as appropriate into the job
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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