Nutrition Assistant II

Nutrition Assistant II

*$1,500 Sign-on Bonus*

CHI St. Joseph Health – College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

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.

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Customer Service Experience
• One (1) years of Food service experience

Required Licensure:

• Food Handler's Permit in TX within 30 days of hire.