Nutrition Assistant I

Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus will be offered with a one (1) year commitment.

Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant I, you will interact daily with patients, families, visitors, and staff. You understand that most guests at our facility dine with us for a reason, and take great pride in giving them one less thing to worry about. Every day, you will provide nutritious food to patients, families, visitors, and staff to help promote their health and healing. You will follow the standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for the healthcare food service industry, which includes monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. You will collaborate with the facility staff to ensure optimal nutritional care in all healthcare food service operations while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff. To be successful in this role , you must enjoy helping others and working in a fast-paced, fun environment!

If you are committed to social justice and health equity and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Ensures all food handling areas are sanitized and disinfected for the safety of employees, patients, and guests.

Exhibits high degree knowledge in food preparation and food production.

Accurately portions meals and beverages including attention to detail concerning dietary restrictions, while ensuring an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage, etc.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure and Certification Required:

Food Handlers Permit is required within 30-days of Hire.

DISCLOSURE SUMMARY

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

$12.00 – $13.41 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.