Nutrition Technician

Banner Health

. Answer phones and take patient meal orders .

Posted 9/23/2026part-timeGreeley • Colorado • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nutrition services, including understanding of modified diets and portion measures, while effectively leading meal service processes and ensuring compliance with dietary standards. Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse teams are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nutrition ServicesModified DietsCustomer Service SkillsFood Handling RegulationsLeadership Abilities

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Hard Skills

Patient Meal OrdersMenu SelectionDietary ComplianceFood Quality StandardsMathematical Skills

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Business Computer Software SystemsPoint Of Sale Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Occupational Health Physical AssessmentFood Handling Certification

Industry Keywords

Health Care Nutrition ServicesDiet Office ProcessesFood Service StandardsSanitation Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Answer phones and take patient meal orders
Educate patients on physician-ordered diets
Visit patients to obtain or discuss menu selections based on prescribed diets
Check patient selections against defined diet requirements and make modified diet decisions
Enter or record daily patient meal selections and preferences
Provide standard information about prescribed diets and request dietary staff assistance when needed
Edit patient menus, tally daily menu item counts, and prepare production sheets
Lead patient tray assembly and meal service processes as needed
Ensure food presentation meets quality standards and check trays for menu compliance
Deliver and serve meals, including handling special requests, snacks, and nourishments
Interact with patients, families, food service staff, nursing staff, and dietary staff
Complete diet office processes and provide lead responsibility in the supervisor's absence
Maintain dietary, food quality, sanitation, and customer service standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Reading, writing and mathematical skills
Understanding of nutrition services, common modified diets, and portion measures
Skills and knowledge in health care nutrition services typically gained through 3 years of related experience and/or education
Ability to effectively lead assignments and reschedule staff assignments in the absence of supervisor
Ability to work effectively with business computer software systems and point of sale systems
Ability to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required
Demonstrated effective customer service skills
Minimum commitment of 2 shifts a month
Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check is required
Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive wages
Paid orientation
Flexible Schedules (select positions)
Fewer Shifts Cancelled
Weekly pay
403(b) Pre-tax retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness program
Discount Entertainment tickets
Restaurant/Shopping discounts
Auto Purchase Plan
Registry/Per Diem flexibility in scheduling
Eligibility to apply as an internal applicant to regular opportunities within Banner Health
No guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered for Registry/Per Diem positions