Nutrition Assistant I

As our Nutrition Assistant I you will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. You will play an integral role in ensuring that our food service processes are carried out efficiently and effectively.

Every day you will work alongside facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care to our patients. Your contributions will help ensure that we meet the dietary and wellness needs of those we serve.

To be successful in your role you will demonstrate excellent customer service to patients guests and staff. Your commitment to a positive and professional experience is essential to supporting our teams mission.

• Follow healthcare foodservice industry standards and regulations including monitoring food temperatures preventing cross-contamination and adhering to strict personal hygiene and sanitation requirements.

• Maintain proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products equipment and machinery in accordance with facility guidelines.

• Prepare and serve food based on menu and dietary requirements utilizing necessary kitchen equipment while remaining knowledgeable of ingredients to address food allergy requests.

• Ensure a high-quality customer experience by following organizational standards for proper meal portioning and aesthetically pleasing presentation.

• Perform essential operational tasks including cashiering retail service cold food preparation and the assembly delivery and retrieval of patient trays.

• Complete necessary utility and maintenance assignments such as dishwashing catering support inventory management and general cleaning of equipment and work areas.

• High School Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• No experience necessary

• 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 ServSafe
  • California - Riverside San Bernardino San Diego
  • Kansas - Leavenworth
  • Kentucky - Jessamine Fayette Madison Montgomery
  • Nebraska - Lancaster
  • Nevada - Clark
  • Oregon
  • Texas - ANSI Accredited FHP or Servsafe
  • Utah
  • Washington - Food Handler Permit required upon hire

Preferred

• High School Diploma
• Cashier experience

St. Thomas More Hospital a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital is the cornerstone of health care services for Fremont County and surrounding southern Colorado communities. St. Thomas More offers 24 hour emergency and trauma services; inpatient acute care; intensive care; labor delivery and nursery care; multi-modal diagnostic imaging; inpatient and outpatient surgical services; rehabilitation services; cardiopulmonary rehab and diagnostics; sleep studies; an infusion center; wound care; and a community blood bank. We are on a mission to provide high quality care with zero harm to patients and employees. Our board-certified physicians specialize in emergency medicine internal medicine urology bariatric services obstetrics/gynecology services general surgery orthopedic surgery and osteopathic treatment. Employees of St. Thomas More enjoy the camaraderie of a close-knit community hospital the relaxed feel of small-town life and an affordable cost of living in a town rich in culture and historic architecture. Located about 50 miles from Colorado Springs at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and the mouth of the Royal Gorge locals and visitors alike enjoy this area for some of the states best hiking wildlife rafting camping fishing climbing and mountain biking. Canon City has an assortment of restaurants and breweries and Farmers Markets in the summer months.