Nutrition Assistant - PT - Days - MHW

Memorial Healthcare

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant assists patients with menu selections and meal service based on physician-ordered diet parameters. The role supports timely meal processing, patient and guest satisfaction, and coordination with nursing units to enhance the patient experience. The assistant also receives meal-order calls and maintains documentation of food preferences, diet orders, and allergies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of customer service-related experience.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Help patients make menu selections that comply with their dietary requirements and restrictions.
• Ensure the patient meal process is completed within expected timeframes.
• Assist with patient and guest satisfaction initiatives.
• Resolve, refer, or report service quality issues as appropriate.
• Assemble patient meal trays according to patient selections and dietary requirements and restrictions.
• Collaborate with assigned nursing units to enhance the patient experience.
• Receive and respond to phone calls regarding patient and guest meal orders.
• Maintain and document food preferences, diet orders, and food allergies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED