Nutrition Associate

MU Healthcare is looking for a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our Dining and Nutrition Services team! We need someone who is eager to learn and grow, as training will be provided to master essential skills within the initial evaluation period. As a member of our healthcare environment, you will play a vital role in maintaining food safety and infection control guidelines while performing a range of food service activities. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and ready to embrace a rewarding and fulfilling career in healthcare, apply now and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in patient care!

Location: Columbia, Missouri

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7am to 3:30pm, Every other weekend, rotating holidays

Department: Patient Kitchen at UH

Salary Range: Begins at $14.00 - $19.71 Earn an additional $2.00/hour for weekend shifts.

This position is eligible for an extra $2.50/hour through 9/14/24!

UNION BID: 6/25/24 - 7/1/24

Essential Functions:

• Perform a variety of food service duties, including food preparation, barista, server, catering and cashier

• Prepare and transport patient trays

• Work in a variety of food production areas, including dining rooms, public areas and other nourishment areas while following food safety standards, infection control and PPE procedures and guidelines

• Handle food products and food waste in both patient and retail environments

• Maintain and operate food equipment in a safe manner

• Keep equipment and area clean, sanitized, restocked and in good working condition.

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care. Learn more about living in Columbia, MO.

Employee Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one.

• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays.

• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years.

• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%).

• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more.

See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Degree or equivalent is preferred

• Prefer obtainment of University of Missouri Food Handler's Certificate within one month of hire.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs. and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs.