Worker: Nutritional Services
About The Position
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a dependable, customer-focused Nutritional Services Worker to join our Dietary Services team. This position supports the preparation, service, and delivery of meals for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. Responsibilities include food preparation, tray assembly, meal delivery, cafeteria operations, dishwashing, inventory support, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in providing excellent service, and understands the important role nutrition plays in patient care and recovery.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Colorado Food Handler Card required
- ServSafe Food Handler Certification required within six (6) months of hire
- Current AHA BLS (Heartsaver) certification required
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and food safety practices
- Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and dietary requirements
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Kitchen, food service, hospitality, or customer service experience preferred but not required
- Healthcare food service experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparation of meals according to standardized recipes and menus
- Prepare and portion food items according to dietary guidelines and portion controls
- Label and manage special dietary items appropriately
- Stock and prepare short-order menu items
- Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation procedures
- Monitor food temperatures and ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines
- Assemble patient trays accurately according to diet orders
- Deliver meals to patient rooms in a professional and friendly manner
- Educate and assist patients as appropriate
- Pick up meal trays and transport tray carriers throughout the facility
- Ensure meals are delivered accurately and on time
- Assist customers with food selections
- Operate the cash register and process transactions
- Take customer orders and provide excellent customer service
- Stock cafeteria supplies and dining areas
- Maintain a clean, welcoming dining environment for staff and visitors
- Wash, sanitize, and maintain dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Clean food preparation and serving areas
- Monitor dish machine temperatures and sanitation processes
- Follow infection prevention, food safety, and sanitation guidelines
- Maintain compliance with Dietary Services policies and regulatory requirements
- Assist with inventory and supply management
- Support orientation and training of new staff members
- Cross-train to support Environmental Services (EVS) functions as needed
- Adapt to changing priorities and assist wherever needed within the department
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Separate sick leave
- Health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability and option for short-term disability
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
