Nutrition Assistant

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center•Gilbert, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 198-bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona. It is part of CommonSpirit Health, which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states. As a Nutrition Assistant, you will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. You will work with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff.

Requirements

One (1) year of Food Service or Customer Service experience
Food Handler Permit: AZ - within 30 days of hire or ServSafe Certification: AZ - within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Cashier experience

Responsibilities

Participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations.
Work with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care.
Demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.
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 & facility guidelines.
Prepare and serve food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment.
Maintain knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
Follow organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience.
Ensure proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
Support team members in all areas of food services including cashier, retail, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage and food prep, etc.