Nutrition and Food Services Assistant

Douglasville, Georgia

Wellstar Health System
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locationsDouglas Hospital time typePart time posted onPosted 2 Days Ago job requisition idJR-41770

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.




PRN as Needed

Shift Varies

Flexibility required

Responsible for performing duties in a variety of areas which may include all or one of the following:
Retail - serving, prepping, cleaning, restocking, cashiering, while also demonstrating great customer service skills.
Tray Line - working on a patient tray assembly line, preparing patient meals within the specifications of the diet order and patient preferences.
Utility safely transporting patient meal food carts to and from nursing units, warewashing of dishes, pots and pans; basic housekeeping of walls, floors, windows and equipment.


Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Ensures the Safety of Customers and Team Members (according to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and County Health Department Guidelines)
Washes hands frequently and appropriately wears gloves.
Follows infection prevention practices, including personal hygiene expectations (i.e., fingernail length and finish) and reports potential risks
Maintains all the work areas in a clean and organized manner; free of spills and fall hazards.
Monitors and records food and/or equipment temperatures; immediately correcting/escalating out of range occurrences.
Stores food and/or supplies using proper labeling, dating and rotation methods.
Operates equipment according to all safety guidelines and escalates any unsafe conditions (i.e., frayed electrical cords).
Ensures Positive Service Outcomes
Follows department work schedule (including weekends and holidays) and arrives at the work station prior to task start time.
Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation according to area requirements.
Follows written and verbal instructions and station responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
Completes area checklists and forms.
Operates and cares for equipment according to manufacturers and area specific guidelines.
Remains flexible to support other team members across the department to achieve desired service outcomes.
Engages in Efforts to Create a World Class Work Environment
Follows work areas uniform specifications, i.e., clothing and shoes are neat and clean.
Collaborates with team members and Leadership to meet the goals and objectives of the Department and Hospital.
Communicates in a respectful manner and in terms that are clear and concise.
Respects the cultural traditions of team members and customers.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:High School Diploma General-Preferred


Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

experience preferred Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English language and Math.



Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work-and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.



About Wellstar

At Wellstar, people are at the center of everything we do and every decision we make. As a not-for-profit organization, we have made a generational commitment to transform healthcare for all. We work to ensure every person has access to personalized care that helps them spend more time being a person, rather than a patient. That s what we mean when we say we re more than healthcare we re PeopleCare.

Wellstar is nationally recognized for our inclusive culture, exceptional doctors and team members, and personal, high-quality care. We thoughtfully reinvest in prevention, wellness programs and charity care, and provide access to compassionate, world-class care through our expansive system of 11 hospitals, 329 medical office locations, 11 cancer centers, 91 rehabilitation centers, 35 imaging centers, 20 urgent care locations, five health parks, three hospice facilities and two retirement villages. To learn more about how we care for the communities we serve, visit wellstar.org.

Mission, Vision and Values
  • Our Mission is to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.
  • Our Vision is to deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.
  • Our Values are to serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice.
Coverage at a Glance

When we say we serve the community, we mean it. Wellstar medical centers, health parks, medical offices and other facilities are conveniently located across the state of Georgia.

  • 11 hospitals
  • 2,729 licensed beds
  • 5 health parks
  • 20 urgent care locations
  • 329+ medical offices
  • 11 cancer centers
  • 91 rehabilitation centers
  • 35 imaging centers
  • 3 hospice facilities
  • 2 retirement villages
  • 9 pediatric centers
  • 11 sleep labs
  • 7 wound care centers
  • 10 counties offering home health services

With more than 1 million patient visits in 2023, the Wellstar Health Parks in East Cobb, Acworth, Avalon, Cherokee and Vinings provided patients with seamless care and convenient access to primary care, specialists, outpatient procedures, pharmacy, urgent care, physical therapy and imaging all at a single location. It s part of our commitment to offer access to quality healthcare at the right time and place for our patients.

Date Posted: 14 May 2025
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