Nutrition Assistant

Overview

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Mercy Gilbert Medical Center is a 197 bed non-profit facility providing quality health care to patients and communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona. We are part of CommonSpirit Health which operates 139 hospitals and more than 1,000 care sites across 21 states, making our services accessible to nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

For the health of our community … we are proud to be a tobacco-free campus.

Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will interact daily with patients, families, visitors, and staff. You understand that most guests at our facility dine with us for a reason, and take great pride in giving them one less thing to worry about.

Every day, you will provide nutritious food to patients, families, visitors, and staff to help promote their health and healing. You will follow the standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for the healthcare food service industry, which includes monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. You will collaborate with the facility staff to ensure optimal nutritional care in all healthcare food service operations while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff.

To be successful in this role, you must enjoy helping others and working in a fast-paced, fun environment!

If you are committed to social justice and health equity and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Responsibilities:

+ Ensures all food handling areas are sanitized and disinfected for the safety of employees, patients, and guests.

+ Exhibits high degree knowledge in food preparation and food production.

+ Accurately portions meals and beverages including attention to detail concerning dietary restrictions, while ensuring an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

+ Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage, etc.

This is a PRN role (Per Diem or As Needed) that is non-benefitted, with no set schedule. The rate of pay for this position is $18.81 /hour****

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

+ High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum Licensure:

+ A Food Handlers Permit Within 30-days of Hire

Pay Range

$18.81 – $18.81 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.