Nutrition Assistant Lead

CHI St. Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health. We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts. Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements. CHI St Vincent North has 69 beds and offers a small-town feeling of family and camaraderie. We have a strong neuro and cardiac focus. 

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. CHI St. Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance.

As our Nutrition Assistant I at CHI St. Vincent North,  you will directly interact with patients and visitors everyday.  You will personally ensure all dining areas are safely sanitized, well-stocked, and food is appropriately prepared.  You understand most guests at our facility are dining with us for a reason and take great pride in giving them one less thing to worry about.  

Every day you will serve the patients, families and staff nutritious food that promotes health and healing to the body. You will be expected to set up trays for the hospital patients, following posted menus requests from the patient room service program while taking individual likes and dislikes into account. You will also be collecting dirty trays and dishes from the patient care areas and cleaning dishes in an automatic dishwasher and returning these dishes in the proper storage areas

To be successful in this role, you must enjoy helping others and enjoy a face-paced, fun work environment.

• Ensures all food handling areas are sanitized and disinfected for the safety of employees, patients, and guests
• Exhibits high degree knowledge in food preparation and food production
• Accurately portions meals and beverages including attention to detail concerning dietary restrictions
• Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage, etc

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current (within the past 12 months) ServSafe® Allergen and Food Handler Certifications. If not currently certified, certification to be obtained within 30 days of hire.