Nutritional Services Worker
About The Position
Pagosa Springs Medical Center is seeking a dependable, service-oriented Nutritional Services Worker to support preparation and service of meals for patients, employees, and visitors. Under the general supervision of the Manager of Dietary Services, this position prepares food in accordance with established menus and standardized recipes, supports patient meal service and café operations, and helps maintain a safe, clean, organized kitchen environment. The role requires accurate patient meal preparation and delivery, attention to dietary restrictions, food safety, and compliance with Dietary Services policies. The position is full-time, approximately 40 hours per week, and is performed on-site in a hospital kitchen. It involves frequent interaction with patients, employees, visitors, and the public, as well as exposure to heat, cold, water, cleaning products, kitchen equipment, and typical hospital and food-service conditions. The work is classified as heavy and includes regular standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other physical activity. Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Colorado Food Handler Card.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic health record systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced kitchen and hospital environment.
- ServSafe Food Handler certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
- Dependability, teamwork, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to provide respectful, compassionate service.
Nice To Haves
- Previous kitchen or food-service experience; kitchen experience is helpful but not required.
- Additional language skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare food according to established menus and standardized recipes.
- Prepare servings in accordance with portion-control requirements.
- Assist with short-order and café food preparation.
- Set up patient meal trays accurately and attractively.
- Follow patient diet restrictions and meal-service requirements.
- Deliver patient meals professionally and courteously, using appropriate patient identification procedures.
- Support café cashier functions and customer service as needed.
- Label, date, store, and rotate food properly.
- Monitor hot and cold food temperatures and dish machine wash and rinse temperatures.
- Follow HACCP, food-safety, infection-prevention, and safety practices.
- Clean and sanitize food-preparation areas, equipment, tray carriers, and café areas.
- Maintain compliance with Dietary Services policies and survey-readiness requirements.
- Assist with department inventory and stocking.
- Safely operate kitchen and dietary equipment.
- Prioritize safe and timely meal service for hospitalized patients.
- Work effectively during staffing shortages, emergencies, and changing department needs.
- Assist with orienting new team members as needed.
- Collaborate with Dietary Services and other PSMC departments.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Separate sick leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Optional short-term disability coverage.
- 401(a) retirement plan with employee and employer contributions.
- 457(b) voluntary retirement savings option.
- Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
