Nutrition Services Assistant - Patient Services All Shifts

Job Category
:
Service

Requisition Number
: NUTRI
012874

• Posted :
  March 25, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Fishersville VA 78 Medical Center Drive Fishersville, VA 22939, USA

At Augusta Health, your work matters — and so do you. Whether you're delivering direct patient care, supporting operations, or innovating behind the scenes, every role contributes to our mission of promoting wellness and healing through compassionate service. We offer more than just a job — we offer a purpose-driven career in a nationally recognized, independent health system located in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley.

Our team members thrive in a supportive culture that values collaboration, integrity, and excellence. With opportunities across clinical and non-clinical areas, Augusta Health is a place where your skills make a difference, and your growth is a priority.

Why Join Augusta Health?

We believe in taking care of the people who care for our community. That’s why Augusta Health offers a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your well‑being, career development, and work‑life balance. Whether you're launching your career or bringing in years of experience, we provide the tools, resources, and encouragement to help empower you to reach your full potential — personally, professionally, and financially.

Total Rewards & Benefits (may vary by position)

• Comprehensive insurance package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans and financial wellness support programs
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling to promote work‑life balance
• Career development programs including clinical ladders, shared governance, and advancement opportunities
• Personalized onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing educational support
• Tuition reimbursement and access to onsite childcare
• Free onsite parking, 24/7-armed security for your safety, a Health Fitness Reimbursement Program, and an onsite credit union and pharmacy
• Competitive pay with shift/weekend differentials
• Employee discounts at the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and local entertainment venues (i.e., movie tickets)

Greets patients in a professional and friendly manner. Delivers meal trays directly to patient areas as specified. Assists patients with meal tray setup. Performs customer service and service recovery skill.

Picks up trays from patient areas at designated times. Tend and load dishwasher. Deliver clean dishes and utensils to proper kitchen areas. May pre‑wash certain items by hand: such as pots and pans. May sweep and mop floors, dispose of trash and garbage as needed. Performs cleaning duties included in job flow as well as those assigned by supervisor.

Assist in preparing such items as: salads, desserts, or nourishment. Assembles prepared food on trays for patients‑regular and modified diets. Maintains tray line in a clean, neat, and orderly manner. May call patients for meal orders as well as taking orders from patients. May perform office‑related duties such as entering patient meals, snacks and supplements, and generating reports. May deliver meals to outer building on campus by driving a company vehicle.

Supervised by Department Supervisor, Patient Services Manager, Assistant Director, Chief Clinical Dietitian, and Director.

This position plays a critical role in supporting Augusta Health’s mission and advancing departmental goals through measurable performance indicators and service excellence. This position contributes to a collaborative, patient‑centered environment and helps drive outcomes aligned with organizational priorities.

• Following proper delivery procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Always checks to make sure dish machine temperatures are correct before processing dishes to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing procedures.
• Following dish washing procedures.
• Uses proper chemicals correctly in dish washing and sanitizing.
• Following proper dish pulling procedures.
• Consistently check clean dishes to ensure all particles are removed.
• Clean lowerators and dish carts before loading with clean dishes.
• Demonstrates the ability to use and clean all necessary food service equipment.
• Dispose of trash periodically…