Food and Nutrition Staff / Per Diem

Company: Christus Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

Food and Nutrition Staff / Per Diem at Christus Health summary: The Food and Nutrition Staff member supports food service operations by preparing, displaying, delivering, and stocking food items while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Responsibilities include trayline work, cashiering, monitoring food temperatures, and recording food quantities and waste. The role requires attention to detail, customer interaction skills, and knowledge of food safety practices in a fast-paced environment. Description POSITION SUMMARY: Performs duties in one or more of the functional areas that may include trayline, retail, sanitation, groceries and assisting where needed for smooth operations. Duties may include preparing, displaying, setting up, cleaning, delivery, stocking of food items, trays, dishes, silverware, and cashiering. Maintains and records temperatures and quantity of food prepared, leftover and waste. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED preferred. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES N/A SKILLS: • Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English • Demonstrates leadership and service excellence through commitment and advanced skills • Ability to interact with a variety of customers • Demonstrates attention to detail • Knowledgeable of sanitation and food safety practices • Some functions may require good understanding of basic restrictions on patient diets; ability to perform basic math skills. EXPERIENCE: Prior restaurant, institutional, serving, or cashiering experience desirable. NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Food and Nutrition Manager, or designee. ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen B Exposure to minor cuts, burns, slips, and falls PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of equipment, materials, or supplies of moderate to heavy weight, approximately 50 pounds. Stands or walks most of day. Exposure to various chemicals. Keywords: food service, nutrition staff, trayline, food preparation, sanitation, food safety, cashiering, food delivery, retail food service, institutional food service

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