Nutrition Services Attendant

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

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About The Position

The Nutrition Services Attendant helps provide high-quality food and nutritional care to hospital patients and guests. The role takes and delivers meal orders in person and by phone, assists patients at their bedside with menu selections, gathers dietary preferences, and clarifies allergies. The attendant maintains accurate computerized diet records and performs tasks related to setting up and serving patient meals. The role coordinates nutrition needs and services for patients, visitors, caregivers, and the healthcare team.

Requirements

• Ability to use computers and learn specialized computer software, including Epic and CBORD.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Food service or retail experience.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and guests professionally and politely.
• Take meal orders according to assigned diet orders, and serve meal trays and supplements.
• Act as a liaison between patients and a Registered Dietitian when patients have questions or concerns about diets, supplements, or snacks.
• Stay current on menu items, special-diet restrictions, and food preparation, and describe items to patients and guests.
• Maintain visibility on nursing units.
• Conduct floor inventory, perform general cleaning, and complete other assigned duties.
• Assist patients with menu selections, obtain dietary preferences, and clarify allergies.
• Maintain accurate computerized diet records and complete tasks related to patient meal setup and service.
• Coordinate nutrition needs and services for patients, visitors, caregivers, and the healthcare team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, with supplemental options.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous time off.
• Wellness resources focused on physical, mental, and emotional health.

What This Job Offers

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