Food and Nutrition Services Associate FT Days

HCA•Idaho Falls, ID

38d•$15 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

As a Food & Nutrition Services Associate at our facility you will have the opportunity to be both a nutrition professional and a caregiver, providing delicious and nutritious meals for patients, staff, and others when they need it most. You will be joining a hard-working and compassionate team that is so vital for the day-to-day functions of our hospital. In this role: Prepare various foods and beverages for patients. Always prepare and portion foods following established guidelines, recipes, and production sheets. Consistently cover, label, and date foods and stores them properly according to procedures. Follow proper food handling techniques (gloves, handwashing, hair covering, no eating on the job, etc.) Always prepare and set up food and supplies in sufficient quantity to cover service requirements. Restock as needed. Always check daily menu needs and complete advance preparation for the next day. Help to reduce cost by minimizing waste and over production. Act in a cost-conscious manner by utilizing leftovers appropriately. Promptly report food shortages, outdated items or any products received in an unacceptable condition.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Food Handlers Permit or ServSafe Certification required.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English.
Must be 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Food service, hospital diet office, and cash register experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare various foods and beverages for patients.
Always prepare and portion foods following established guidelines, recipes, and production sheets.
Consistently cover, label, and date foods and stores them properly according to procedures.
Follow proper food handling techniques (gloves, handwashing, hair covering, no eating on the job, etc.)
Always prepare and set up food and supplies in sufficient quantity to cover service requirements. Restock as needed.
Always check daily menu needs and complete advance preparation for the next day.
Help to reduce cost by minimizing waste and over production.
Act in a cost-conscious manner by utilizing leftovers appropriately.
Promptly report food shortages, outdated items or any products received in an unacceptable condition.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.