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Nutritional Services Associate Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics - 3.7 Salem, OR Job Details Per diem 16 hours ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Kitchen health and safety standards Food service health code compliance Food order assembly Food sanitation practices Simple food item preparation Room service tray management Patient safety Food delivery Assisting food service staff Coordination with healthcare staff for dietary services Beverage service Patient interaction Entry level Meal assistance Addressing dietary restrictions in food service Communication with kitchen staff
Full Job Description Nutritional Services Associate Salem, OR, US Nutrition Services Per Diem Job ID:
#16998
Location Site:
Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department:
Nutrition Services Position Type:
Unscheduled /
Per Diem, Non-Exempt Schedule:
Shifts as needed during business hours of 7:45 am - 8:15 pm Your role with us As a nutritional services associate, you play a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, timely, and nourishing meals that support their recovery and well-being. In this fast-paced, collaborative environment, you'll be the friendly face patients see during meal delivery, the attentive ear helping them navigate menu choices, and the organized professional maintaining food safety and inventory standards. Your ability to communicate clearly, follow procedures, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team will directly impact the patient experience and overall care quality. What you'll do Deliver meals using standard procedures, ensuring patient safety through proper hygiene and identification practices. Assist patients and visitors with understanding and using the room service menu, ensuring selections align with dietary restrictions. Communicate clearly and positively with patients, families, and coworkers to enhance the overall patient experience. Collaborate with kitchen staff, clinical nutritionists, nurses, and call center teams to meet patient food and beverage needs. Expect a physically active role that includes a lot of walking throughout the facility during meal delivery and supply runs. Assist in the kitchen as needed between meal delivery times, supporting food prep, tray assembly, and other tasks to keep operations running smoothly. Support the training and orientation of new team members and contribute ideas for improving processes and patient satisfaction. Required qualifications No required qualifications. Additional Information Must have the ability to work efficiently and responsibly in an environment with multiple work demands and short time frames. Must be flexible and willing to work in other areas or on other projects as needed. Food handlers' card due within 30 days of hire. \ Why Salem Health? Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care. We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you'll find more than a job, you'll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law. Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact .
