Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional nutritional care and pleasant mealtime experiences to patients in a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest. This part-time role supports physician-ordered nutritional services, ensuring patient preferences and dietary needs are met with accuracy and compassion.

Role Overview

As a Nutrition Services Specialist, you will be instrumental in creating a service culture that anticipates and meets the needs of patients, visitors, and team members. Your responsibilities will include managing meal orders, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring quality assurance throughout the meal service process.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain and process meal orders efficiently via telephone and other systems, ensuring compliance with diet orders.
• Serve meals professionally, assist patients with meal ordering systems, and assess their ability to participate.
• Coordinate meal assembly and delivery, verify meal accuracy, and maintain food quality and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with dietitians, nursing units, and other departments to address patient concerns and dietary needs.
• Maintain accurate electronic records and reports related to meal services.
• Prepare tube feedings and pantry orders as directed.
• Perform food handling and sanitation duties following HACCP guidelines.

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Previous experience in nutrition services or food service within a healthcare environment is beneficial but not mandatory.

Work Schedule

This position is part-time, scheduled for 16 hours per week during the 2nd shift, with rotating holidays and weekends.

We value team members who take ownership, demonstrate strong communication skills, and are committed to enhancing patient satisfaction through quality nutritional care.