Nutrition Services Technician

Corewell Health • Fremont, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Corewell Health’s Nutrition Services team and contribute to the care of patients and their families. Alongside patient meal service, this role acts as a peer guide to Associate Techs within its area of responsibility and may make decisions to support compliance with safety and quality initiatives. Communication and collaboration with team members are important to maintaining continuity of service and a positive work environment.

The technician prepares food service and serving stations, assembles and serves food, operates cash-register equipment, and handles payments. The role includes washing and cleaning kitchen equipment and facilities, operating dishwashing and floor-cleaning equipment, transporting materials and food carts, and assembling and delivering patient trays according to dietary requirements and established standards. Patient deliveries require verification of room, bed, and patient identifying information. The technician also participates in quality monitoring, maintains department equipment and supplies, reports malfunctions, and may conduct quality and compliance audits or recommend corrective solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food service experience, preferably in health care or a related field.
• CRT-Accredited Food Handler certification from the ANSI National Accreditation Board, required within 90 days.
• CRT-Accredited Food Allergy Certificate from the ANSI National Accreditation Board, required within 90 days.
• CRT-Accredited Food Protection Manager (CFP) certification from the ANSI National Accreditation Board, required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Hospitality or Nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain serving lines with dishes, silverware, hot and cold food, condiments, and other items.
• Prepare and assemble cold food items, including salads, desserts, and nourishments; store, refrigerate, and date food and related items properly.
• Serve food as directed and replenish items as needed.
• Disassemble and clean food stations, including counters, steam tables, and warmers.
• Set up and operate cash-register and cash-handling equipment; collect payments accurately.
• Count and balance the cash register, record totals, and deposit money in the appropriate location.
• Perform routine and heavy-duty cleaning of pots, pans, utensils, and other equipment.
• Load, operate, and unload the dishwasher, and store clean equipment in an orderly manner.
• Clean major equipment such as ovens, grills, dish machines, steam tables, and mixers.
• Transport refuse and other materials in large carts while maintaining the safety of self and others.
• Complete daily cleaning assignments, including sweeping, mopping, and operating the mechanical floor cleaner.
• 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 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.
• Deliver trays and verify room numbers, bed numbers, patient names, and birth dates to ensure delivery to the correct patient.
• Participate in quality monitoring, 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.
• Perform quality and compliance audits when required and implement or recommend solutions for identified insufficiencies.
• Act as a peer guide to Associate Techs within the assigned area and support safety and quality compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package 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 items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

What This Job Offers

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