Food & Nutrition Associate

Emory Healthcare•Decatur, GA

1d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Food & Nutrition Associate prepares, portions, and serves food for patients on general and modified diets, retail food service, and catering operations. The role supports meal assembly, food service station setup, and food distribution while maintaining food safety, sanitation, and customer service standards. It also helps ensure compliance with food safety and infection control policies and maintains a clean, organized work environment in support of the Food and Nutrition Services department.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
Demonstrated customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to make sound judgments while processing information quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Basic computer skills, including logging in and out of workstations, checking email, and completing online employee training modules.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and carrying objects up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve food for patient meals, retail service, and catering operations.
Set up meal service stations and ensure appropriate food presentation and portion control.
Assemble and serve meals according to selected menus and dietary guidelines.
Assist with patient tray assembly and food distribution.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control policies and procedures.
Perform hand hygiene and use protective equipment to help prevent foodborne illness transmission.
Take and record temperatures of food and food service equipment, documenting results according to department procedures.
Use FIFO protocols for food storage and rotation; label and date food items appropriately.
Load, operate, and unload commercial dishwashing equipment; wash dishes, flatware, and serving utensils according to sanitation standards.
Operate selected food production or service equipment and, as needed, a cash register for retail food services.
Receive deliveries and store food items and supplies appropriately.
Requisition or retrieve ingredients from storage according to menu or recipe requirements.
Maintain clean and sanitary food preparation areas and equipment; clean and organize work areas throughout the shift.
Mop floors and wash tables, counters, walls, and kitchen surfaces.
Empty and clean trash containers and remove waste from kitchen areas.
Transport food carts to patient care units and other hospital locations as required, ensuring delivery follows department procedures.
Report concerns about food quality, service issues, or patient/customer feedback.
Communicate recommendations for service improvements to supervisors.
May receive training to assist with basic cooking or baking tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.