Nutrition Assistant I
US-WA-TACOMA
commonspirit_careers
Req #: 408612
Type: Evening
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Overview: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose. Responsibilities: This job is responsible for participating and supporting all aspects of healthcare food service operations. Works with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff. Essential Job Functions Include: * Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes; avoids cross contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements; maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines. * Prepares and serves good within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment; maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests. * Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience; ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation. * May be responsible for one or more of the following: * Cashiering * Serving in the retail area * Assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays * Performing cold food prep * Performing utility assignments (e.g., dish washing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment) * Performing catering functions and or delivering/picking up catered food * Supporting inventory maintenance duties * Supports / performs all department tasks as needed, including general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., cleaning the tray line, equipment, coolers, office area, and emptying trash cans, etc.) Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Education/Work Experience Requirements: * High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Knowledge/Abilities: * Knowledge of storage, preparation and maintenance of the food services area for hospital facility; ability to use these theories and techniques to provide sanitary, timely and satisfactory meals. * Knowledge of care and maintenance of food and related equipment for delivering meals; ability to distribute meals in a safe and timely manner consistent with prescribed diets. * Knowledge of food safety and foodborne illness; ability to develop, implement and carry out sanitary and safe food and beverage handling practices. * Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of kitchen areas; ability to ensure sanitation, safety and compliance standards are met in accordance with facility policies and related legal requirements. * Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. * Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position. Licensure/Certification: * Washington State Food Handler Permit upon hire.
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