Nutrition Associate

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Associate performs food preparation duties and maintains and cleans kitchen work areas, equipment, and utensils. The role serves food to patients, staff, and visitors. Coverage and duties vary by assignment and may include retail functions, patient room service, catering, and utility sanitation. The position is PRN, with availability needed for 3–10 p.m. shifts and weekends.

Depending on assignment, the associate may prepare and serve food, handle cash-register and cafeteria duties, assist with patient trays, perform utility and dishroom work, or organize and support catered functions. The associate follows sanitary procedures, completes cleaning duties, wears required uniform and safety apparel, and works as part of a fast-paced, diverse department. The role requires a professional, courteous, and service-oriented approach with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.

Requirements

• 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 handle potential problems satisfactorily.
• Professional attitude and tact.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and serve patients, staff, and visitors.
• Follow sanitary procedures when preparing and serving food.
• Complete daily cleaning duties and dispose of trash properly to maintain a sanitary and safe work environment.
• Wear the required uniform and safety apparel.
• Communicate appropriately with customers and patients of all ages, respond to their requests and needs, and follow the chain of command.
• Maintain professional customer relations and demonstrate courtesy, compassion, and respect in accordance with service and departmental policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prepare dish machines for use and maintain the dishroom during meal periods.
• Deliver and pick up patient tray carts from patient units, record times on the appropriate form, and help clean carts.
• Keep the pot sink organized and clean floors, equipment, and walls.
• Operate the cash register during meal hours, total and verify money, and follow the cash handler’s agreement.
• Maintain accurate product levels in the cafeteria; prepare food items, set up and work on cafeteria lines, grill, and deli, and serve customers promptly and courteously.
• Assist with patient tray functions, which may include checking or starting trays, food preparation, tray assembly, and delivery.
• Work interdepartmentally as needed.
• Organize, prepare, deliver, and break down catered hospital functions.
• Maintain catering records, including the number served and food and supplies prepared or used.
• Prepare, assemble, and deliver catered meals using proper sanitary procedures; assist other departments when catering is slow.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning on day one for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) match plan enrollment beginning on day one; the 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.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed