• Nutrition Assistant I

    Catholic Health Initiatives (Houston, TX)


    Job Summary and Responsibilities

     

    Participates in and supports all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. Works with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.

    Essential Key Job Responsibilities

    1. Follows healthcare foodservice 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 & facility guidelines.

    2. Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.

    3. Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.

    4. May be responsible for one or more of the following:

    5. Cashiering

    6. Serving in the retail area

    7. Assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays

    8. Performing cold food prep

    9. Performing utility assignments (e.g., dishwashing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment)

    10. Performing catering functions and or delivering/picking up catered food

    11. Supporting inventory maintenance duties

    12. Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans, etc.)

    13. Performing other duties as assigned by leader

    Job Requirements

    Required Experience

    One (1) year of Food Service or Customer Service Experience

    Required Licensure

    FHP:TX within 30 days or state requirement

     

    Preferred Education and Experience

     

    High School Diploma

    Cashier experience

    Where You'll Work

     

    St. Luke's Health–The Vintage Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for residents of the Willowbrook, Champions, and Tomball areas of Northwest Houston. With the resources of the St. Luke’s Health system, we are able to deliver the most advanced care available to our Northwest Houston community. The Vintage Hospital offers the latest in diagnostic and surgical expertise, including heart care, women’s health, and orthopedics.

    Pay Range

    $12.00 - $14.68 /hour

     

    We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.