Food Service Worker, Nutrition Technician

Denver Health • Denver, CO

408d • $44,075 - $59,634

About The Position

The Food Service Worker, Nutrition Technician position at Denver Health involves assisting in the provision of food service and nutritional programs under general supervision. The role is crucial in planning and producing meals based on established guidelines, conducting nutritional assessments, and providing guidance on food selection and preparation to ensure the nutritional needs of patients are met.

Requirements

• Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program Required
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience
• Oral Comprehension: Ability to listen to and understand information presented through spoken words.
• Oral Expression: Ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Problem Sensitivity: Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
• Category Flexibility: Ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
• Attention to Detail: Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Adaptability/Flexibility: Being open to change and considerable variety in the workplace.
• Concern for Others: Being sensitive to others' needs and feelings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories to plan nutritional programs.
• Assist in planning menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
• Assist in researching food, nutrition, or food service systems, analyzing menus or recipes, standardizing recipes, or testing new products.
• Assist in planning and referring patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year
• Immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%
• Generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED