Nutrition Associate

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The Nutrition Associate performs food preparation duties, maintains and cleans kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils, and serves food to patients, staff, and visitors. Coverage varies by assignment and may include retail functions, patient room service, catering, and utility sanitation. The associate works in a fast-paced, diverse department and is expected to provide professional, courteous customer service while following departmental policies and sanitary procedures.

Responsibilities depend on assigned duties and skill set. Utility work includes preparing dishmachines, maintaining the dishroom, delivering and collecting patient tray carts, organizing the pot sink, and cleaning floors, equipment, and walls. Retail work includes operating a cash register, verifying money, maintaining cafeteria product levels, preparing food, and serving customers. Patient service duties may include checking or starting patient trays, food preparation, tray assembly, and delivery. Catering duties include organizing, preparing, delivering, and breaking down catered functions, keeping function records, and following sanitary procedures. Associates may assist other areas as needed.

Requirements

• No minimum education, experience, substitutable education or experience, or certifications/licensure are specified.
• Strong work ethic and desire to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of and ability to solve simple mathematical problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment with high expectations.
• Ability to anticipate guests' needs and satisfactorily handle potential problems.
• Professional attitude and tact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and serve patients, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain and clean kitchen work areas, equipment, utensils, and assigned workspaces.
• Follow proper sanitation procedures when preparing, assembling, and serving food.
• Complete daily cleaning duties and dispose of trash properly.
• Communicate appropriately with customers and patients of all ages and respond to their requests and needs.
• Follow the department's chain of command and departmental policies.
• Maintain a professional image and positive customer relations, showing courtesy, compassion, and respect.
• Prepare dishmachines, maintain the dishroom during meal periods, and keep the pot sink organized.
• Deliver and collect patient tray carts from patient units, record applicable times, and help clean the carts.
• Operate the cash register during meal hours and total and verify money according to the cash handler's agreement.
• Maintain accurate cafeteria product levels and prepare and serve food on cafeteria lines, grills, and deli stations.
• Check or start patient trays, prepare patient food, assemble trays, and deliver patient trays.
• Organize, prepare, deliver, and break down hospital catered functions.
• Maintain catering records, including counts served and food and supplies used.
• Wear the required uniform and safety apparel.
• Work as a team player and assist interdepartmentally when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits for benefit-eligible employees and their families.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• 403(b) match plan enrollment from day one; employer matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed