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.