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

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.