Unit Nutrition Assistant- 7:30a-4:00p

Part-Time 32 hours bi-weekly, 7:30a-4:00p

Meritus Health is seeking a Unit Nutrition Assistant to join our Nutrition Services team. In this role, you will help deliver high-quality food service to patients by ensuring accurate meal selections, safe food handling, and excellent customer service. You will serve as a liaison between patients, dietitians, and foodservice staff to promote optimal nutrition care and maximize patient satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

- Retrieve, evaluate, and process diet orders/messages and communicate updates to Nutrition Services and Nursing staff.

- Collect patient meal selections via in-person visits or phone calls, ensuring compliance with diet orders and patient preferences.

- Process meal tickets/tally sheets and deliver trays to patients according to schedule.

- Answer and direct phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.

- Operate CBORD and Bedside menu entry systems accurately.

- Practice safe food handling, storage, and infection control in compliance with departmental and regulatory standards (HACCP, TJC, MD Dept. of Health).

Qualifications

- Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Experience: 1–2 years of food service experience preferred, particularly with modified diets and direct customer service. Clerical/typing ability preferred.

- Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to follow instructions and work in a fast-paced healthcare setting. Patient-focused and service-oriented.

Caring for our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date .

- Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
Includes company-paid life insurance , as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.

- Paid Time Off (PTO)
A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

- 401(k) Retirement Plan
Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.

- Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Support for your continued learning and career growth .

- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.

- Shift Differential Pay
Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay .

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.