What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Services Technician - Food Service position at Methodist Rehabilitation?
Nutrition Services Technician
Methodist Rehabilitation | Jackson, MS – Main Campus
Join Our Team and Make a Difference Every Day!
Methodist Rehabilitation is seeking a dependable, team-oriented PRN Nutrition Services Technician to join our Nutrition Services team at our Main Campus in Jackson, MS.
In this role, you'll help prepare and serve meals, deliver food to patients, maintain clean and sanitary kitchen areas, and support daily cafeteria operations. Your work helps provide a welcoming dining experience and supports the comfort and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in providing quality service, and work well as part of a team, we'd love to have you Make It Methodist!
What You'll Do
- Prepare and cook food according to established recipes and department procedures.
- Deliver patient meals and collect used meal trays.
- Assist with food preparation, delivery, and service in the patient dining areas and cafeteria.
- Set up, maintain, break down, and clean kitchen, café, dining, and dish room areas.
- Maintain clean and sanitary work areas in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Monitor food temperatures to help ensure food is maintained within required safety ranges.
- Clean and maintain kitchen and food service equipment.
- Receive deliveries, unload delivery trucks, and stock and rotate food and supplies.
- Assist with cashier duties as needed.
- Set up and serve catered events as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support daily Nutrition Services operations.
Schedule
- PRN - As Needed
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent highly desired.
- Previous restaurant or food service experience is a plus; 2–3 years of restaurant experience preferred.
- Ability to read and write.
- Computer experience is a plus.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Dependable, organized, and attentive to cleanliness and food safety.
- Willingness to assist with a variety of kitchen, dining, and food service duties.
Physical Requirements
This is an active position that requires the ability to:
- Stand for extended periods.
- Push and pull carts and food service equipment.
- Lift up to 40 pounds.
- Work in warm or hot kitchen environments.
- Perform cleaning, stocking, food preparation, and other physical duties.
- Work extended hours when needed to meet departmental requirements.
Make It Methodist
At Methodist Rehabilitation, every team member contributes to an environment that supports healing, recovery, and independence. Our Nutrition Services team plays an important role in providing meals and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment for those we serve.
If you're ready to bring your work ethic, teamwork, and customer service skills to a team that makes a difference, apply today and Make It Methodist!
Restoring lives and inspiring hope.