Nutrition Operator (Part Time)

Compass Group • Knoxville, TN

4d • 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 securing patient meal selections and handling special requests and needs through telephone or face-to-face interactions. The operator helps ensure patient food preferences are met within prescribed diet requirements, while supporting safe, accurate, and responsive meal service.

The schedule is every Saturday and Sunday, with some weekdays. Shifts are either 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; additional 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Prior food service experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper telephone etiquette and procedures when communicating with patients, visitors, and healthcare professionals.
• Offer menu alternatives permitted by the prescribed diet, taking food allergies and sensitivities, cultural, ethnic, and religious preferences into account.
• Respond to patient needs and resolve concerns or complaints promptly, or report requests for assistance to a supervisor as appropriate.
• Comply with special and modified diet restrictions while meeting patient food preferences within the limitations of diet orders.
• Interact with nursing staff to confirm patients' diet prescriptions and food needs are accurate and 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 sanitation procedures.
• Follow HACCP guidelines when assembling and distributing food supplies to protect 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 federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed