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Nutrition Assistant II

St Luke's Health - Memorial - Lufkin Lufkin, Texas
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The posted compensation range of $11.00 - $13.97 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-382494 Employment Type Full Time Department Food Service Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule varies Remote No Category Dietary
Overview

St. Luke’s Health-Memorial paves the way for quality innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin Livingston and San Augustine St. Luke’s Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year.

As our Nutrition Assistant II, 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
  • Exhibits high degree knowledge in food preparation and food production.
  • Ensures all food handling areas are sanitized and disinfected for the safety of employees, patients, and guests.
  • 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.
  • Explains basic therapeutic diet orders and menus and respond to questions from patients and family members. Escalate additional patient nutrition questions or needs to appropriate clinical support team members.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two (2) years of food service experience.
  • A Food Handlers Permit is required as outlined below:

Required Within 30-days of Hire:

  • Texas - All Counties
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