Nutrition Assistant
The University of Vermont Health Network- Porter Medical CenterVermont, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
1025 - 1523 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Vermont Health Network - Porter Medical Center is a designated critical access hospital comprised of a 25-bed acute care facility and 105-bed skilled nursing facility, Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, which includes a memory care unit, short-term rehabilitation unit and a long-term care unit. Porter also operates a network of primary care and specialty medical practices throughout the region, with offices in Middlebury, Vergennes and Brandon.
Job Description
Assists in preparing foods, distributing and collecting food/beverage items, and represents the department in a professional and courteous manner to patients/residents, employees and visitors.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
