Nutrition Aide

HCA Healthcare•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Nutrition Aide works under supervision in the hospital’s nutrition services operation. The role involves washing pots and dishes, removing trash, delivering clean items to storage areas, sweeping and mopping floors, and completing assigned cleaning. The Nutrition Aide also helps assemble and deliver patient trays, transports meal carts and trays to hospital units and back to the kitchen, and assists with food production. The position is expected to support patient and customer service, safety, infection control, teamwork, communication, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and department performance improvement. The Nutrition Aide should identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency, and follow applicable policies, procedures, and laws. A high school degree or equivalent is preferred. A current Food Handlers Card is required, but may be obtained within 30 days of employment. The role requires the ability to understand English instructions and production materials. Preferred abilities include following oral and written instructions, completing assignments within prescribed time limits, and maintaining effective working relationships. Physical demands include stooping, lifting, reaching, carrying heavy supplies and equipment, and standing for long periods.

Requirements

A current Food Handlers Card; must be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
Must be able to read, write, and understand English instructions, production sheets, and menus.
Ability to stoop, lift, reach, and carry heavy supplies and equipment.
Ability to stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or equivalent.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written English instructions.
Ability to complete assignments within prescribed time limits.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

Wash pots and dishes manually or by machine.
Remove trash from kitchen and cafeteria areas and take it to the trash compactor.
Deliver clean items to their proper storage areas.
Sweep and mop floors with soap and hot water, including under tables and refrigerators/freezers.
Complete assigned daily cleaning.
Help assemble and deliver patient trays.
Deliver large carts and trays to hospital units and return them to the kitchen after meals.
Assist with food production.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate customer service, patient safety, infection control, confidentiality, ethical conduct, and appropriate communication.
Participate in department-level performance improvement and identify opportunities for waste reduction and efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.