Food Nutrition Service Worker

Nashville General Hospital•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves preparing, portioning, and serving food in accordance with hospital recipes, menus, and dietary requirements. The worker will assemble and deliver patient meal trays, adhere to special diet orders, and maintain a clean and safe kitchen environment. Responsibilities include washing and sanitizing equipment, proper food storage, and assisting other kitchen staff. Effective communication with patients and colleagues is essential, as is adherence to workplace safety procedures.

Requirements

Ability to stand for long periods.
Ability to lift and move food-service supplies.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous food service experience.
Previous kitchen experience.
Previous cafeteria experience.
Previous healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, portion, and serve food according to hospital recipes, menus, and dietary requirements.
Assemble patient meal trays accurately and deliver them to patient units.
Follow special diet orders, including modified diets, allergies, and texture restrictions.
Wash, sanitize, and maintain kitchen equipment, utensils, work areas, and food-service carts.
Store food properly and check food temperatures to maintain safety and quality.
Follow hospital infection-control, food-safety, and sanitation procedures.
Stock food, supplies, trays, and kitchen materials as needed.
Collect and wash used trays, dishes, and utensils.
Assist cooks and other kitchen staff with food preparation and cleaning.
Communicate professionally with patients, nurses, dietary staff, and other hospital employees.
Follow workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized kitchen.
Perform other duties assigned by the Food Service Supervisor or Manager including deep cleaning, utility, dishwashing, delivering Patient Trays and retrieving Patient trays.