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Nutrition Services Attendant

Essentia Health

Duluth, MN
1 month ago

Job Description

The Nutrition Services Attendant plays a vital role in delivering high-quality food and nutritional care to patients and guests. This position involves taking meal orders, assisting with dietary preferences, and maintaining accurate diet records. Join our team to make a meaningful impact on patient well-being through nutrition!

Key Responsibilities

  • Greets patients and guests in a professional and polite manner, takes meal orders according to assigned diet order, serves meal trays and supplements
  • Acts as a liaison between the patient and a Registered Dietitian when a patient expresses questions or concerns about their diet, supplements/snacks, etc.
  • Stays up to date on menu items, special diet restrictions, how food is prepared, and describes items to patients and guests
  • Maintains visibility on nursing units
  • Conducts floor inventory, general cleaning, and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Ability to use computers and learn specialized computer software (Epic, CBORD)
  • Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly, accurately, and effectively in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Food service or retail experience

Benefits & Perks

PTOMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insurance401(k) plan with employer contributionsTuition reimbursementCareer developmentFlexible schedulingGenerous time offWellness resources