Nutrition Assistant II

CommonSpirit Health•Lakewood, WA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. As our Nutrition Assistant II, you will help support all aspects of healthcare food service operations. Every day you will Work with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff. You will be expected to follow the diet manual handbook and diet spreadsheets to ensure therapeutic meal compliance with prescribed diet order. To be successful in this role, you must p repares and serve food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests. Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines. Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation. Provides service recovery efforts and escalates to leadership as needed. May be responsible for one or more of the following: Following therapeutic diet modifications and guidelines including allergy restrictions for all patient meal trays, nourishment, snacks and supplements Printing, providing and following production tool and/or electronic meal tallies/differentials for food preparation Explaining basic therapeutic diet orders and menus and responding to questions from patients and family members. Escalating additional patient nutrition questions or needs to appropriate clinical support team members. Collecting patient food preferences and ensuring compliance with prescribed diet orders. Distributing food preferences to the kitchen for menu planning in a timely manner. Operating electronic diet office software and tools following established procedures and protocols. Navigating electronic health records to access patient diet orders and nutritional reports. Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., cleaning the tray line, equipment, coolers, office area, and emptying trash cans, etc.)

Requirements

One (1) year of Food Service experience required
Customer Service experience preferred
Food Handler Permit: WA within 30 Days

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate preferred
High School GED preferred

Responsibilities

Help support all aspects of healthcare food service operations.
Work with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.
Follow the diet manual handbook and diet spreadsheets to ensure therapeutic meal compliance with prescribed diet order.
Prepare and serve food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment.
Maintain knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
Follow healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.
Avoid cross-contamination of foods and adhere to personal hygiene requirements.
Maintain proper labeling of food products and ensure storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
Follow organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience.
Ensure proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
Provide service recovery efforts and escalate to leadership as needed.
Follow therapeutic diet modifications and guidelines including allergy restrictions for all patient meal trays, nourishment, snacks and supplements.
Print, provide and follow production tool and/or electronic meal tallies/differentials for food preparation.
Explain basic therapeutic diet orders and menus and respond to questions from patients and family members.
Escalate additional patient nutrition questions or needs to appropriate clinical support team members.
Collect patient food preferences and ensure compliance with prescribed diet orders.
Distribute food preferences to the kitchen for menu planning in a timely manner.
Operate electronic diet office software and tools following established procedures and protocols.
Navigate electronic health records to access patient diet orders and nutritional reports.
Perform general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., cleaning the tray line, equipment, coolers, office area, and emptying trash cans, etc.).