ASCP Certified Nutrition Services Specialist

Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional nutritional care and pleasant mealtime experiences to patients in a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest. This role supports physician-ordered nutritional services, ensuring patient preferences and dietary needs are met with accuracy and compassion.

Job Overview:
As a Nutrition Services Specialist, you will play a vital role in multiple areas including call center operations, room service, tray line expediting, and food service preparation. Your responsibilities will include taking and processing meal orders, serving meals professionally, coordinating meal assembly, and maintaining food quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Obtain and process meal orders efficiently, ensuring compliance with diet orders.
• Serve meals and assist patients with meal ordering systems as needed.
• Coordinate tray line assembly, verify meal accuracy, and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards according to HACCP and local regulations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, nursing staff, dietitians, and food service team members.
• Prepare tube feedings and manage pantry orders for patient units.
• Handle and store food items to preserve nutritional quality and freshness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the nutrition services department.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

This position offers a warm, collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful difference in patient care within a regional healthcare facility in the Midwest. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient advocacy, this role provides an excellent opportunity to grow and contribute.