Functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, procedures and policies, the Nutrition Services Associate performs a variety of tasks such as dishwashing, cleaning of equipment, general cleaning following safety and sanitary procedures, simple food preparation and service, assisting in patient tray line operations, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick-up, and follows HACCP food safety guidelines throughout all aspect of job. The Nutrition Services Associate provides efficient, courteous customer service to all areas, is proficient at cash handling and cash register operations, interacts with Nursing in regards to patient nutrition needs or requirements as well as unit food service needs and floor stock, assists dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, on liquid diets, or need to have intake recorded, familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations, responsible for quality service reflected in internal or external patient satisfaction survey results and must correctly identify every patient while maintaining confidentiality. The Nutrition Services Associate completes other duties as assigned by the food service Supervisor, Chef and Manager.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (i.e. GED) is preferred

Licensure/Certification: None required.

Experience: A minimum of one year of food service is preferred.

Skills: Must demonstrate ability to learn and develop skill in operation of equipment and simple food preparation. Must also display above average initiative and a willingness to accept responsibility.