Unit Nutrition Assistant- 7:30a-4:00p

Meritus Health•Hagerstown, MD

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About The Position

Meritus Health is seeking a Unit Nutrition Assistant to join our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will help deliver high-quality food service to patients by ensuring accurate meal selections, safe food handling, and excellent customer service. You will serve as a liaison between patients, dietitians, and foodservice staff to promote optimal nutrition care and maximize patient satisfaction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
1-2 years of food service experience preferred, particularly with modified diets and direct customer service.
Clerical/typing ability preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced healthcare setting.
Patient-focused and service-oriented.

Responsibilities

Retrieve, evaluate, and process diet orders/messages and communicate updates to Nutrition Services and Nursing staff.
Collect patient meal selections via in-person visits or phone calls, ensuring compliance with diet orders and patient preferences.
Process meal tickets/tally sheets and deliver trays to patients according to schedule.
Answer and direct phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.
Operate CBORD and Bedside menu entry systems accurately.
Practice safe food handling, storage, and infection control in compliance with departmental and regulatory standards (HACCP, TJC, MD Dept. of Health).

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage
Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
401k plan
education assistance program
employee assistance program
employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential

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