What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Nutrition Assistant- 7:30a-4:00p position at Meritus Health?
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
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
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.
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).
- 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.
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.
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.