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

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.

Key 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).

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Experience: 1–2 years of food service experience preferred, particularly with modified diets and direct customer service. Clerical/typing ability preferred.


• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Patient-focused and service-oriented.

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.


• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.


• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.


• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.


• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.


• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.