NUTRITIONAL SERVICES TECH- Per-Diem
About The Position
Cary Medical Center is hiring a Nutritional Services Tech to perform general food service tasks and support nutrition services for patients and staff. The role involves food preparation and service, meal delivery, dishwashing, stocking, cleaning, and courteous communication with patients and colleagues. The position is per-diem and non-exempt. The listed pay range is $16.22–$23.89 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. Depending on department staffing needs, the employee may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Ability to work unsupervised and relate professionally with other hospital staff.
- Obtain ServSafe certification within 18 months of hire.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays depending on department staffing needs.
Responsibilities
- Operate the dish machine according to proper procedures and check and record its temperature.
- Set up the tray line for service.
- Deliver and collect food carts and/or trays in designated areas.
- Stock designated nursing units with daily deliveries.
- Handle clean dishes according to safe food-handling practices.
- Perform cleaning tasks according to the daily schedule.
- Adjust the personal schedule when requested to complete workload or cover emergencies.
- Serve meals and collect cash in the cafe serving line.
- Prepare nourishments as listed.
- Deliver meal trays to patients, except in contact rooms.
- Complete assigned tasks within the designated time frame.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Answer telephone calls promptly and handle information courteously, accurately, and with respect for patient confidentiality; receive information and distribute messages as needed.
- Recognize and perform necessary duties even when they are not directly assigned.
- Perform work in a manner that supports good guest and employee relations.
- Follow food safety requirements for clothing, jewelry, hair restraints, and personal hygiene.
- Treat patients and other customers courteously, respectfully, and compassionately, using effective communication skills.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to service excellence.
- Comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
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Education Level
High school or GED
