Virginia Mason: Nutrition Assistant – Food & Nutrition Services

Job Number: 201797Department: Food & Nutrition PatientHours: 5am-9pm ; variableFull Time; Monday Sunday/Variable; Variable ShiftsIn accordance with assigned position, performs a variety of clerical/technical duties in support of patient nutrition.

May orient patients to the Room Service program; receive meal orders andperform computer data entry; monitor patient’s menu selections; and assemble and deliver orders.Located in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care.

With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level.You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad.

Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters our patients.Qualifications:High school diploma, or equivalent, required.Current State of Washington Food Handlers Permit required.D emonstrated competency in safely and/or accurately operating a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: fax machine, telephone, food delivery carts, Aladdin heater, coffee brewing equipment, alphamate pager and refrigerator units.Ability to log into/log out of a PC, navigate around a PC, and use MS Office software.Ability to provide quality customer service in a serious, sensitive environment.Ability to manage several simultaneous tasks and set priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language at the 8th grade levelAbility to perform basic mathematical computations using units of US currency, weight measurement, and volume.Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, recipes, plating guidelines, meal order tickets and procedure manuals.Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one situations to customers and VM staff.Preferred: One year experience in a customer service capacity, preferably in a food service environment.Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community, we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success.

With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits, continuing education and support, and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country, you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.