Job Information
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Nutrition Assistant I in Burien, Washington
Overview
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
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.
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
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:
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
Please remember to upload a resume.
Education/Work Experience Requirements
High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure/Certification
Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe® Allergen and Food Service Handler Certifications. If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Washington State Food Worker Card within 14 days of hire date.
Pay Range
$20.67 - $27.77 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.