Worker: Nutritional Services (Full-time)
About The Position
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a reliable and service-oriented Nutritional Services Worker to join our Dietary Services team. Under the supervision of the Manager of Dietary Services, this position supports the preparation and delivery of meals for patients, staff, and visitors in a safe, timely, and compliant manner. The Nutritional Services Worker plays an essential role in patient care by ensuring accurate tray setup, maintaining food safety standards, and providing friendly and efficient service in both the kitchen and café settings. Experience working on a cook line is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, electronic health record systems)
- Ability to read, write, and clearly communicate in English
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Colorado Food Handler Card required
- ServSafe Food Handler certification required within 6 months of hire
- Current AHA BLS (Heart Saver) certification required
Nice To Haves
- Kitchen or food service experience preferred
- Cook line experience strongly preferred
- Hospital or institutional food service experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Prepare food according to established menus and standardized recipes
- Assist with portion control and accurate tray setup for patient meals
- Support cook line operations as needed
- Deliver room service meals to patient rooms following hospital policies
- Support café operations including operating the cash register and taking orders
- Stock and prepare short-order items as needed
- Ensure meals are delivered timely and professionally
- Track open and expiration dates on food items
- Ensure proper food storage and temperature controls (HACCP guidelines)
- Maintain hot foods at appropriate holding temperatures and cold foods at 40°F or below
- Monitor and document dish machine wash and rinse temperatures
- Maintain sanitary conditions of kitchen equipment, utensils, tray carriers, and preparation areas
- Clean, sanitize, and organize workstations before leaving assignments
- Follow universal precautions and infection prevention standards
- Push/pull loaded tray carriers throughout the hospital
- Deliver and retrieve tray carriers before and after meals
- Maintain compliance with inventory, labeling, and storage benchmarks
- Cross-train to effectively perform Worker – EVS duties
- Assist with orientation of new staff members
- Cooperatively adapt during high-volume or crisis situations
Benefits
- Benefits include generous paid time off, separate sick leave, health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability and option for short-term disability, and retirement plan with employer contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
