Patient Nutrition Assistant

Work Schedule :
100% FTE, day/evening shift. Start times range from 5:00AM – 7:00AM. Every other weekend required. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin! Put your passion for food and culinary experience to use and join our remarkable culinary team. We are seeking a Patient Nutrition Assistant who has the drive to create a unique dining experience for adult and pediatric patients.

We are seeking a Patient Nutrition Assistant who:

• Prioritizes patient care above all other duties.
• Accurately assembles and delivers patient meal trays.
• Maintains kitchen order by ensuring cleanliness of work areas.
• Sanitizes dishes, cookware, equipment, and environment.
• Is comfortable working in a fast-paced and continually changing environment.

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Patient Nutrition Assistants are eligible for:

• Paid time off, including 15 days of vacation time for full-time employees.
• A free bus pass to assist with transportation to and from work.
• Continuing education for both professional and personal growth.
  
  

Additional components of compensation may include :

• Evening or night shift differential
  
  

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Work Experience

• Food service and/or customer service experience Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• ServSafe Certification Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin—also a Magnet®-designated facility—provides specialized care in a healing environment designed especially for pediatric patients and their families. American Family Children’s Hospital is a comprehensive pediatric medical and surgical center, with nationally recognized pediatric specialists in a wide range of fields. It is also home to our Level One Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU, which cares for the tiniest patients throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

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