**Overview** St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services. As our Nutrition Assistant II, you will interact daily with patients, families, visitors, and staff. You understand that most guests at our facility dine with us for a reason, and take great pride in giving them one less thing to worry about. Every day, you will provide nutritious food to patients, families, visitors, and staff to help promote their health and healing. You will follow the standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures for the healthcare food service industry, which includes monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. You will collaborate with the facility staff to ensure optimal nutritional care in all healthcare food service operations while demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff. To be successful in this role, you must enjoy helping others and working in a fast-paced, fun environment! If you are committed to social justice and health equity and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us. **Responsibilities in iCIMS:** + Exhibits high degree knowledge in food preparation and food production. + Ensures all food handling areas are sanitized and disinfected for the safety of employees, patients, and guests. + Accurately portions meals and beverages including attention to detail concerning dietary restrictions, while ensuring an aesthetically pleasing presentation. + Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage, etc. + Explains basic therapeutic diet orders and menus and respond to questions from patients and family members. Escalate additional patient nutrition questions or needs to appropriate clinical support team members. **Qualifications in iCIMS:** + High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Two (2) years of food service experience. + A Food Handlers Permit is required as outlined below: Required Upon Hire: + Washington - All Counties Required Within 30-days of Hire: + Arizona - Maricopa and Yavapai Counties + California - Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties + Kansas - Leavenworth County + Kentucky - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, and Montgomery Counties + Nebraska - Lancaster County + Nevada - Clark County + Oregon - All Counties + Texas - All Counties + Utah - All Counties **Responsibilities** + Exhibits high degree knowledge in food preparation and food production. + Ensures all food handling areas are sanitized and disinfected for the safety of employees, patients, and guests. + Accurately portions meals and beverages including attention to detail concerning dietary restrictions, while ensuring an aesthetically pleasing presentation. + Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage, etc. + Explains basic therapeutic diet orders and menus and respond to questions from patients and family members. Escalate additional patient nutrition questions or needs to appropriate clinical support team members. **Qualifications** + High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Two (2) years of food service experience. + A Food Handlers Permit is required as outlined below: Required Within 30-days of Hire: + Texas - All Counties **Pay Range** $11.00 - $13.97 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.