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Nutrition Assistant
Posted: 01/01/2026The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods, distributing and collecting menus on a daily basis and preparing kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Assists patients with completing menus if necessary, and to represent the department in a professional and courteous manner to patients, employees and visitors. Responsible for preparing and distributing foods to patients and staff on a daily basis, and preparing kitchen production sheets according to patient preferences. Assist department staff with completing staff meals and catering needs as necessary. Responsible for ensuring safety and sanitation of the department, compliance with Regulatory Agencies and therapeutic diets.
Education- High School diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one year experience in the Food Service field desired.
- Experience in Food Safety desired.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
- Able to read, write, and speak the English language.
- Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change.
- Mental and physical sufficient to meet the demands of the position.
- Professional appearance.
- Satisfactory references.
- Works well with all levels of staff, patients and families.
- Ability to follow standardized recipes and prepare foods in compliance with diet orders.
- Ability to modify food textures and portion foods correctly.
- Ability to follow therapeutic diets as ordered.
Category: Food Service
Employment Type: Per Diem
Location: 30 Porter Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753
Department: Porter - Nutrition Services
Job Type: Regular
Primary Shift: Day/Eve-8hr
Hours: Variable - Variable
Hours per Week:
Weekend Needs: Every Other
Pay Rate: $20.50 - $30.46per hour
This is a bargaining union position.
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