Nutrition Assistant Intermediate

CommonSpirit Health • Phoenix, AZ

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Hello Humankindness St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center is a 23 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Glendale, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus. As our Nutrition Assistant Intermediate, you will interact daily with patients, families, visitors, and staff. You understand that most guests at our facility dine with us for a reason, and take great pride in giving them one less thing to worry about. Every day, you will provide nutritious food to patients, families, visitors, and staff to help promote their health and healing. You will follow the standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for the healthcare food service industry, which includes monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. You will collaborate with the facility staff to ensure optimal nutritional care in all healthcare food service operations while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff. To be successful in this role, you must enjoy helping others and working in a fast-paced, fun environment! If you are committed to social justice and health equity and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. This is a PRN role (Per Diem or As Needed) that is non-benefitted, with no set schedule. Must be able to work early morning shifts and late evening shifts

Requirements

• One (1) year of Food Service experience
• A Food Handlers Permit Within 30-days of Hire

Nice To Haves

• Cashier experience
• Customer Service experience
• High School Diploma

Responsibilities

• Exhibits high degree knowledge in food preparation and food production.
• Ensures all food handling areas are sanitized and disinfected for the safety of employees, patients, and guests.
• Accurately portions meals and beverages including attention to detail concerning dietary restrictions, while ensuring an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
• Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage, etc.
• Explains basic therapeutic diet orders and menus and responds to questions from patients and family members.
• Escalate additional patient nutrition questions or needs to appropriate clinical support team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees