Job Description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Sign On Bonus up to $5000 with two year agreement
• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Every other weekend required, varied hours

Location: 7840 W 165^th Street, Overland Park, KS 66223

The community you’ll be caring for:

When you need care, you don’t want to have to travel far. Our dedicated, expert team at AdventHealth South Overland Park, formerly Shawnee Mission Health – Overland Park, provides excellent care to communities of southeastern Johnson County, with 24/7 emergency room services, an advanced imaging center, physical therapy and more.

The role you’ll contribute:

Nutrition Associate 2 acts primarily with food preparation and food safety.   Nutrition Associates perform a variety of duties including but not limited to: preparation of hot/cold recipes according to standardized recipes in the correct amount for patients and cafeteria; receiving and processing deliveries; cleanliness and sanitation of the department & equipment; assembling & delivering patient meals; maintaining a high level of food safety.  Nutrition Associate 2 must be able to work accurately and efficiently on multiple tasks throughout the day and is capable of frequently switching tasks to focus on patient requests and immediate safety/sanitation concerns.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Maintains a positive relationship with clinical & non-clinical colleagues, nutrition staff, patients, and their families.
• Maintains a neat, well-organized workstation.  Demonstrates clean-as-you-go method.
• Practices good hand hygiene and demonstrates proper procedures when using single-use gloves.  Restrains hair when in food prep/service areas.
• Understands and adheres to all food safety/sanitation standards related to the position and reports any areas of concern to a supervisor/manager.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the food temperature danger zone.  Demonstrates knowledge of proper food storage including FIFO, labeling & dating of items, as well as when to discard food items for the purpose of safety.
• Demonstrates safety guidelines in the kitchen including knowledge of emergency exits, fire extinguisher use, and emergency preparedness

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Minimum qualifications: High School Diploma or GED or 4 years of relevant experience/ 2 years position related experience.
• Preferred qualifications: ServSafe