Nutrition Associate

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Food & Nutrition Services

Shift:

Second Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Nutrition Associate will deliver patient meal trays, nourishments/snacks, and floor stock supplies to patient care units. The Nutrition Associate will obtain patient food preferences, menu choices, and provides related follow-up.

Education & Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.

• Demonstrated competence in a health care setting for at least six months preferred.

• Must obtain competent score on basic nutrition knowledge test.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective customer service skills and successful completion of customer service training module.

• Ability to perform detailed assignments, follow directions, work under pressure, readily adapt to change in routine and work assignments, and relate to patients, families, and inter- and intra-departmental staff.

• Experience working with computers is preferred.

Licensure and/or Certification:

• Must have City of Ft. Worth Food Handlers Card prior to employment. Card must be current at all times during employment.

About Us:

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.