NUTRITION OPERATOR (PART TIME)

Compass Group•Knoxville, TN
•Onsite

About The Position

Crothall Healthcare is hiring a part-time Nutrition Operator at the National Performance Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role is responsible for obtaining patient meal selections and handling special requests and needs through telephone or face-to-face interactions. The position follows a part-time schedule every Saturday and Sunday, with some weekdays; shifts are 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Further schedule details are provided during the interview. No prior experience is required, although prior food service experience is preferred. Paid training is provided. The fixed pay rate is $16.00 per hour. Crothall Healthcare provides specialized support services to the healthcare industry. Its culture emphasizes caring for people, belonging, safety, detail, responsibility, and collaboration.

Requirements

  • No prior experience is required.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Follow proper telephone etiquette and procedures when interacting with patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.
  • Offer menu alternatives that comply with prescribed diets and account for food allergies, sensitivities, and cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences.
  • Respond to patient needs and promptly resolve concerns or complaints, or report requests for assistance to a supervisor.
  • Comply with dietary restrictions for special or modified diets while meeting food preferences within the limitations of diet orders.
  • Coordinate with nursing staff to ensure diet prescriptions are accurate and patients' food needs are met.
  • Follow facility confidentiality and patient-rights policies, including HIPAA policies and procedures.
  • Comply with federal, state, and local health and sanitation regulations and department procedures.
  • Follow HACCP guidelines when assembling and distributing food supplies to ensure food quality and safety.
  • Complete required daily, weekly, and monthly reports on time and meet prescribed deadlines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Paid training.
  • Retirement plan.
  • Associate shopping program.
  • Health and wellness programs.
  • Discount marketplace.
  • Identity theft protection.
  • Pet insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits, including critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal services, and a choice auto and home program.
  • Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable law.
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