Associate Nutrition Services Specialist

Associate Nutrition Services Specialist

Currie, MN $28,099 - $39,099 a year

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional nutritional services that enhance patient mealtime experiences. This role involves providing physician-ordered nutrition support while respecting individual dietary preferences and ensuring accurate menu handling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Call Center Specialist: Efficiently obtain and process meal orders from patients and visitors, ensuring orders align with dietary requirements. Serve as a liaison between nutrition services, patients, and nursing units, addressing concerns and maintaining accurate electronic records.
• Room Service Specialist: Professionally assist patients with meal ordering, assess their ability to use the system, and deliver meals promptly. Communicate effectively with nursing staff and dietitians, monitor patient needs, and maintain pantry supplies.
• Expeditor: Coordinate meal assembly during tray line operations, verify meal accuracy, ensure timely delivery, and uphold food quality standards. Manage food handling and storage following safety guidelines and assist in preparing tube feedings as ordered.
• Food Service Starter: Initiate meal tray assembly, check food acceptability, replenish supplies, and maintain sanitation and nutritional quality. Deliver meal carts, clean equipment, and support between-meal nourishment delivery.

Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Previous experience in nutrition services or food service is beneficial but not mandatory.

Work Environment: This full-time position operates on the first shift within a healthcare setting located in a regional area of the Midwest United States. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care.