$3,000 employment bonus - APPLY TODAY!!! See below for details.

shift is 10:30am to 7pm, must be available to work every other weekend

Looking to apply your creativity and personality where it can make a meaningful difference to people every day? Join the Porter Medical Center nutrition services team. Our talented staff use their skills in a wide range of jobs that let them build strong, personal connections with our appreciative residents. The icing on the cake: we offer a stable job, with the flexibility you need, as well as a benefits package including affordable health care. We’d love to talk to you! Read on for future details APPLY TODAY!

Job Description
The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods, distributing and collecting food/beverage items on a daily basis. Assists patients/residents with food/beverage requests if necessary, and to represent the department in a professional and courteous manner to patients/residents, employees and visitors. Responsible for preparing and distributing foods to patients and staff on a daily basis and preparing kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Assist department staff with completing staff meals and catering needs as necessary. Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the department, compliance with Regulatory Agencies and therapeutic diets.

Education
High School diploma or equivalent

Experience
Minimum one year experience in the Food Service field desired. Experience in Food Safety desired. Minimum 18 years of age. Able to read, write, and speak the English language. Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change. Mental and physical sufficient to meet the demands of the position. Professional appearance. Satisfactory references. Works well with all levels of staff, patients and families. Ability to follow standardized recipes and prepare foods in compliance with diet orders. Ability to modify food textures and portion foods correctly. Ability to follow therapeutic diets as ordered.

Employment Bonus - This full-time position is eligible for a $3,000 employment bonus. The bonus will be paid out in two installments - first installment of $1,500 will be paid after 90 days of employment, balance will be paid out after one year. Bonus subject to applicable taxes. Please note that current UVM Health Network employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.