Nutrition Services Technician Associate

Corewell Health • Big Rapids, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Corewell Health’s Nutrition Services team and participate in all aspects of patient meal service. Duties include answering phones in the call center, assembling patient trays, cleaning and sanitizing dishes and equipment, delivering and picking up meal trays, and managing stock. Communication and collaboration with team members help ensure continuity of service and a positive work environment. No experience is required; training and support are provided, with opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• One year of relevant experience, such as customer service or other related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain serving lines, including dishes, silverware, hot and cold food items, and condiments.
• Prepare and assemble cold food items such as salads, desserts, and nourishments; ensure food and other items are properly stored, refrigerated, and dated.
• Serve food as directed and replenish items as needed; disassemble and clean food stations after use.
• Set up and operate the cash register and cash-handling equipment; collect payments accurately, balance the register, record totals, and deposit money in the appropriate location.
• Wash, scrape, scour, and rinse pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment; operate the dishwasher and store clean equipment in an orderly manner.
• Clean major equipment, including ovens, grills, dish machines, steam tables, and mixers.
• Transport refuse and other materials in large carts safely.
• Complete daily cleaning assignments, including cleaning, sweeping, mopping, and operating the mechanical floor cleaner, to maintain sanitary conditions.
• Set up and deliver food carts to patient and other food delivery areas; retrieve carts and return them to the dish room for cleaning.
• Strip patient and cafeteria trays and sort soiled equipment in preparation for cleaning.
• Work an assigned tray-line station and assemble patient trays according to established standards and dietary requirements.
• Assemble patient trays with appropriate speed, accuracy, and appearance; verify room number, bed number, birth date, and patient name when delivering trays.
• Participate in selected quality-monitoring activities, including taking and recording food, refrigeration, and dish-machine temperatures.
• Assist with care and maintenance of department facilities, equipment, and supplies, and report malfunctions to management.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package intended to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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