Nutrition Attendant - Full Time - Days/Evenings
About The Position
The Nutrition Attendant supports patient care by assembling and delivering meals, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting with food service operations across hospital units and retail dining areas. The role works collaboratively to provide safe, high-quality, person-centered food service while meeting local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. No prior experience is required; paid training and certification opportunities are provided. The position is onsite at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, New York. Full-time work is scheduled for days and evenings. Periodic travel to other Cayuga Health campuses may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or appropriate working papers for minors.
- Ability to follow food safety procedures and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn and participate in on-the-job training.
- No prior food service or healthcare experience is required.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including extended standing; lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; reaching, bending, and repetitive motions; and working around heat, cold, loud noise, wet or slippery surfaces, and sharp objects.
Nice To Haves
- One year of food service or nutrition experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Associate degree in Nutrition, Hospitality, or a healthcare-related field.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and deliver patient meals using proper portion control and allergen awareness.
- Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and equipment using industrial dish machines in accordance with safety standards.
- Interact directly with patients and families to support satisfaction and person-centered service.
- Manage, collect, and deliver nutrition supplies to hospital units as needed.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment throughout service periods.
- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Support retail food service operations, including food preparation, service, and cash handling when assigned.
- Assist with catering functions and special events as needed.
- Communicate effectively and contribute to a collaborative, team-based work environment.
- Assist with other related duties as operational needs require.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid training and certification opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
