Food & Nutrition Associate

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA

3d•$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 assists with meal assembly, service station setup, food distribution, and delivery while maintaining food safety, sanitation, customer service, and infection control standards. It also supports food storage and inventory, dishwashing, cleaning, and the organization of work areas. The associate may operate a cash register or selected food production and service equipment, and may receive training in basic cooking or baking tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One year of food service experience preferred.
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 stated physical demands: lifting up to 50 pounds; carrying objects up to 25 pounds; occasional to frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting; and close eye work such as computer use, typing, reading, and writing.

Nice To Haves

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

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; practice hand hygiene and use protective equipment.
Take and record food and equipment temperatures, 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; organize work areas throughout the shift.
Mop floors; wash tables, counters, walls, and kitchen surfaces; empty and clean trash containers and remove kitchen waste.
Transport food carts to patient care units and other hospital locations and deliver food according to department procedures.
Report food quality concerns, service issues, or patient/customer feedback and communicate service improvement recommendations to supervisors.
May receive training to assist with basic cooking or baking tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.