Nutritional Services Assoc in Three Rivers, Michigan at Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System is hiring a Part-Time Evening shift Nutritional Services Associate for our Dietary Department at Three Rivers Hospital in Three Rivers, MI.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Shift Differentials

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

• Clinical Ladder Program

• Local and National Discounts

• Beacon Academy Educational Courses

• Gym Membership Discount

About Three Rivers Hospital
Located in the heart of Three Rivers, Three Rivers Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced emergency care to nationally recognized specialty care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

As a Nutritional Services Associate, you’ll report to Manager. You will prepare patient meals according to specifications and deliver patient meals in a timely manner. You’ll set up and serve food in the hospital cafeteria and run the cash register as assigned.

Nutritional Services Associate Job Responsibilities

• Cleans equipment and work areas daily; follows “clean as you go.”

• Maintains sanitizer buckets and reports equipment issues.

• Follows hygiene, PPE, and safety protocols.

• Completes monthly food and safety in-services.

• Greets customers/patients courteously; uses scripted dialogue.

• Reports food-related concerns and stays informed on updates.

• Follows CARES standards: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Enthusiasm, Service.

• Maintains professional appearance and punctuality.

• Works independently and proactively; adapts to change.

• Identifies issues and suggests improvements.

• Prepares and delivers trays accurately and attractively.

• Follows portion control and diet guidelines.

• Restocks and retrieves carts per protocol.

• Serves correct portions; maintains food appearance and temperature.

• Updates signage and restocks supplies.

• Follows cash handling and register procedures.

• Completes assigned tasks and projects as needed.

What You Bring

You bring knowledge of the different diets in order to prepare trays properly. You have the ability to read, write and perform basic arithmetic calculations and to understand basic instructions. You bring the ability to safely operate machinery, tools, and equipment such as the dish machine, garbage disposal, steam tables, microwave oven, toaster, blender and/or other small appliances. You have the ability to work quickly without sacrificing accuracy or customer service. You bring the ability to read and understand menus (in English) and you have good communication skills.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Must be at least 17 years of age.

• Experience in food service, preferably in a health care environment is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Frequent lifting (up to 25 pounds), bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.

• Work may require an awkward or straining position to be assumed for a short period of time.

• Able to stand and/or walk entire shift.

• Must be able to walk up to 1/2 mile at one time without a break.

• Must be able to push carts weighing 300 pounds.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way—a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.