Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Nutrition Assistant I Full Time Days in London, Kentucky
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) for five years in a row (2020-2024).
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph London and its awards and recognitions here: CHI Saint Joseph London (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-london)
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.
Responsibilities
Participates in and supports 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.
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 food 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 • Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans, etc.)
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure:
- If a Food Handler Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, you must obtain it within 30 days of hire or what is required by your state, county or local health code.*Arizona - Maricopa, Yavapai - ANSI Accredited FHP or ServSafeCalifornia - Riverside, San Bernardino, San DiegoKansas - LeavenworthKentucky - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, MontgomeryNebraska - LancasterNevada - ClarkOregonTexas - ANSI Accredited FHP or ServsafeUtah Washington - Food Handler Permit required upon hire
Pay Range
$15.00 - $21.47 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.