Nutrition Aide

The Ohio State University

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Is a member of the patient care delivery support staff. Assists in the provision of food service to patients in OSUH, James, Ross, NSF and Dodd Hall. The nutrition aide provides direct meal and nourishment service to patients; communicates with patients for alternate selections when needed; requires knowledge of dietetic standards and ability to interact with patient care staff regarding special diet orders. Position requires interactions with a variety of patients, visitors and staff members so that the patient care requirements are met. Maintains patient kitchen supplies, and follows sanitation procedures, transports tray carts to and from patient kitchens, and provides customer service to patients, visitors and staff. Utilizes appropriate communication skills.

Requirements

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers
• Able to read and write simple sentences
• 1 course or 1 mo. exp. in food service
• 1 course or 1 mo. experience in public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Provides direct meal and nourishment service to patients
• Communicates with patients for alternate selections when needed
• Interacts with patient care staff regarding special diet orders
• Maintains patient kitchen supplies
• Follows sanitation procedures
• Transports tray carts to and from patient kitchens
• Provides customer service to patients, visitors and staff

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision insurance
• tuition assistance for employees and their dependents
• state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees