Worker: Nutritional Services
Nutritional Services Worker
Department: Dietary Services
Status: Full-Time | 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Manager – Dietary & Environmental Services
Location: Pagosa Springs Medical Center – Pagosa Springs, Colorado
🍽️ Position Highlight
Help nourish patients, visitors, and employees by preparing meals, delivering exceptional customer service, and supporting a safe, welcoming dining experience throughout our hospital.
Position Summary
Pagosa Springs Medical Center (PSMC) is seeking a dependable, customer-focused Nutritional Services Worker to join our Dietary Services team.
This position supports the preparation, service, and delivery of meals for patients, staff, and visitors while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, sanitation, and customer service. Responsibilities include food preparation, tray assembly, meal delivery, cafeteria operations, dishwashing, inventory support, and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in providing excellent service, and understands the important role nutrition plays in patient care and recovery.
Why Join Our Team?
- Meaningful work supporting patient healing and recovery
- Opportunity to interact with patients, staff, and visitors daily
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Variety of responsibilities throughout the kitchen and cafeteria
- Stable healthcare employment with opportunities for growth
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Service
- Assist with preparation of meals according to standardized recipes and menus
- Prepare and portion food items according to dietary guidelines and portion controls
- Label and manage special dietary items appropriately
- Stock and prepare short-order menu items
- Maintain proper food storage, labeling, and rotation procedures
- Monitor food temperatures and ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines
Patient Meal Service
- Assemble patient trays accurately according to diet orders
- Deliver meals to patient rooms in a professional and friendly manner
- Educate and assist patients as appropriate
- Pick up meal trays and transport tray carriers throughout the facility
- Ensure meals are delivered accurately and on time
Cafeteria Operations
- Assist customers with food selections
- Operate the cash register and process transactions
- Take customer orders and provide excellent customer service
- Stock cafeteria supplies and dining areas
- Maintain a clean, welcoming dining environment for staff and visitors
Sanitation & Safety
- Wash, sanitize, and maintain dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment
- Clean food preparation and serving areas
- Monitor dish machine temperatures and sanitation processes
- Follow infection prevention, food safety, and sanitation guidelines
- Maintain compliance with Dietary Services policies and regulatory requirements
Team Support
- Assist with inventory and supply management
- Support orientation and training of new staff members
- Cross-train to support Environmental Services (EVS) functions as needed
- Adapt to changing priorities and assist wherever needed within the department
- Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations