Nutrition Services Assistant

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

5h

About The Position

The Nutrition Services Assistant joins the Nutrition Services team to deliver food service to patients, employees, and guests while maintaining safety and sanitation standards. The role prepares, serves, and delivers meals according to daily production sheets; sanitizes kitchenware, food preparation areas, and service stations; handles food safely according to health and hygiene guidelines, including HACCP and TJC; labels, dates, and stores food using the First In/First Out (FIFO) method; and supports infection control and kitchen cleanliness. This is a part-time position for 32 hours bi-weekly, with a stated schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The employer describes a collaborative, caring work environment and offers a benefits package that includes insurance coverage, paid time off, retirement benefits, education assistance, spending and savings accounts, and potential shift differential pay for eligible evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to weigh and measure ingredients and perform basic math.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to tolerate temperature fluctuations and kitchen noise.
• Follow safety and sanitation protocols.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in food service, customer service, or healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, serve, and deliver meals following daily production sheets.
• Sanitize kitchenware, food preparation areas, and service stations.
• Handle food safely and follow health and hygiene guidelines, including HACCP and TJC requirements.
• Label, date, and store food properly using the First In/First Out (FIFO) method.
• Support infection control and maintain kitchen cleanliness.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance; coverage begins on the first of the month following the hire date.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
• Additional pay may be available for team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED