Nutrition Services Aide (Per Diem, Days/Evenings)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Orwigsburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Aide performs a range of foodservice duties in the hospital, including patient tray delivery and retrieval, stocking supplies, using a point-of-sale system, portioning food, cleaning and ware washing, assisting with catered functions, and answering and processing patient meal requests. The role supports St. Luke’s commitment to caring for patients and serving the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
Customer service and/or food service experience preferred but not required.
On-the-job training will be provided.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Customer service and/or food service experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, set up, and serve food as directed, ensuring appropriate temperatures and portion sizes.
Perform minor food preparation and portioning in accordance with departmental policy.
Gather items for snacks and breaks and deliver them to the appropriate areas.
Assist with tray assembly.
Deliver patient trays according to facility and departmental procedures.
Use two established patient identifiers to support patient safety.
Check trays for accuracy and compliance with nutrition orders before delivery.
Position trays appropriately for patients, help open tray items, and check whether additional or missing items are needed.
Pick up soiled trays promptly and return them to the kitchen for cleaning and storage.
Maintain appropriate food quality and temperature.
Perform other foodservice duties that may include stocking supplies, operating a POS system, cleaning and ware washing, supporting catered functions, and processing patient meal requests.