Nutrition assistant 12 hour weekends

Job Summary

Schedule: Saturday & Sunday | 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian and Clinical Nutrition Manager, the Cafeteria Worker/Nutrition Assistant provides high-quality, patient-focused nutrition services and meal support. This role is responsible for assisting patients with menu selections, ensuring compliance with prescribed diets, supporting meal service operations, and delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with clinical and food service teams to help ensure patients receive safe, accurate, and personalized nutritional care while maintaining hospital and departmental standards.

Essential Functions

• Assist patients with menu selections that meet dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements.
• Adjust meal selections according to physician, dietitian, and nursing instructions.
• Ensure patients receive meals and nourishment as ordered and notify nursing staff of any concerns.
• Answer telephone calls and respond to patient and departmental requests promptly and professionally.
• Follow department procedures for ordering nutritional supplements and enteral nutrition products.
• Support meal tray assembly, delivery, setup, and retrieval.
• Complete regular and therapeutic diet menus in accordance with established standards of care.
• Assist tray line staff and supervisors as needed to maintain efficient meal service operations.
• Monitor and document patient meal intake and calorie counts as assigned.
• Conduct meal rounds and tray assessments to support patient satisfaction and quality care.
• Address patient concerns and service issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with clinical and production teams regarding patient needs, special requests, and diet-related issues.
• Attend department meetings, training sessions, and required in-services.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital, department, food safety, and customer service standards.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience: Previous healthcare, hospital, or patient-contact experience preferred. Customer service experience, including telephone communication, preferred. Prior food service, cafeteria, hospitality, or nutrition services experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong customer service and patient-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use hospital systems and software.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate effectively in a food service setting.
• Ability to push food carts and transport meal trays safely throughout the facility.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow dietary guidelines and meal service procedures.
• Commitment to upholding all I C.A.R.E. standards, hospital policies, and departmental procedures.