Nutrition Services Assistant

Ivinson Memorial Hospital • Laramie, WY

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About The Position

The Nutrition Services Assistant helps prepare and serve meals for patients and cafeteria patrons. The position includes portioning salads, juices, and desserts; assembling cold plates; setting up and cleaning up special functions; serving meals and nourishments; labeling unused food and restocking the dining room after meals; and operating the cash register. Other duties may be assigned.

Ivinson Memorial Hospital describes its culture as centered on transparency, teamwork, accountability, and trust, with a focus on compassionate care and employee work-life balance. The hospital offers a competitive total rewards package. The base salary starts at $15.73 per hour.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills, including a friendly personality, tact, patience, empathy, and a helpful, professional attitude in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff, managers, and the general public.
• Effective listening skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills, including the ability to establish priorities effectively.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively without immediate supervision.
• Ability to learn new computer software programs.
• Ability to recognize and protect confidential information.
• Ability to demonstrate ethical and legal accountability for the position.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of food-handling and customer-service experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing meals for patients and cafeteria patrons by portioning salads, juices, and desserts and assembling cold plates.
• Set up and clean up special functions.
• Serve meals and nourishments.
• Clean up after meals by labeling unused food and restocking the dining room.
• Check out purchases and maintain the cash register.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for benefits-eligible employees.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plans, including 403(b) matching.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance for benefits-eligible employees.
• Yearly work-anniversary pay increases.
• Education reimbursement up to $5,000 annually.
• Retirement plan participation for all employees.
• Free certification classes.
• Health and wellness discounts at local gyms.
• Discounts at select mobile networks, local vendors, and Elitch Gardens.
• Six free confidential, in-person counseling sessions annually through Pathways.
• Free financial counseling through WellCents.
• Legal assistance and will-preparation services.
• Eligibility for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

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