Nutrition Care Associate PRN

Intermountain Health, a renowned healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional care and fostering the well-being of its patients and employees, is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join their team at Platte Valley Hospital located in Brighton, Colorado. Intermountain Health operates a large network of hospitals and healthcare facilities known for their patient-centered approach, innovative practices, and supportive work environments. As part of an integrated care system, this organization emphasizes a culture of wellness that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit of both caregivers and the community alike. With a strong reputation for compassionate service and operational excellence, Intermountain Health offers a variety of career opportunities designed to promote professional growth and personal satisfaction. This particular job opening is categorized under the PRN/on-call employment type, allowing for flexible work schedules to meet facility needs while offering employees competitive pay within a range of $19.29 to $23.79 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The role involves performing a wide range of food and guest service duties under general supervision at Platte Valley Hospital. The position encompasses several responsibilities depending on the facility’s requirements, including patient meal tray assembly and delivery, cashier functions, food assembly, food serving, and cleaning tasks. Key functions include delivering and presenting trays to patients while adhering to standard procedures, preparing food items such as salads, sandwiches, vegetables, and fruit following system recipes and standards, and maintaining high-quality nutrition service practices during dining and meal delivery experiences. This role also entails performing housekeeping duties which include cleaning and sanitizing surfaces, floors, and equipment such as ovens, fryers, and hoods to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene protocols.

Another critical aspect of the position involves handling cash and credit transactions accurately in accordance with system standards, as well as independently resolving basic customer service issues to maintain a positive dining experience for patients and guests. The ideal candidate will be skilled in active listening, communicating clearly, focusing on guest satisfaction, coordinating tasks with team members, and paying strong attention to detail. Physical requirements include the ability to see and read information, labels, and monitors accurately, frequent communication with customers, manual dexterity for manipulating complex equipment, and the capacity to lift and move heavy items. Employees must also be able to work on their hands and knees when necessary, tolerate temperature extremes, and handle exposure to cleaning chemicals.

Intermountain Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to ensuring a fair recruitment process supported by artificial intelligence tools to better match applicants’ skills and experiences with job opportunities. Importantly, all employment decisions are made by the organization’s personnel to guarantee equity and fairness. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. This is an excellent opportunity to join a healthcare leader focused on holistic care and workplace wellness.