Nutrition Aide

The Ohio State University

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University Hospital Until 9/21/2026 1+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
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Job Title:

Nutrition Aide

Department:

University Hospital | Food Service Administration

Job Description
Provides direct meal and nourishment service to patients. Communicates with patients for alternate selections when needed. Requires knowledge of dietetic standards and ability to interact with patient care staff regarding special diet orders. Position requires interactions with a variety of patients, visitors and staff members so that the patient care requirements are met. Maintains patient kitchen supplies, and follows sanitation procedures, transports tray carts to and from patient kitchens, and provides customer service to patients, visitors and staff. Utilizes appropriate communication skills. Position located at University Hospitals.

Minimum Education Required
Per Classified Civil Svc Specs or equivalent combination of education and experience


Required Qualifications
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; able to read and write simple sentences; 1 course or 1 mo. exp. in food service; 1 course or 1 mo. experience in public relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information:

Location:

University Hospital - Rhodes Hall (0354)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Varying Shifts

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About this role

Summary

Provides meal services, interacts with patients, maintains sanitation, and supplies at hospital.

Job title

Nutrition Aide

Experience level

1 month of experience or education

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at university hospital, varying shifts allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

addsubtractmultiplydividereadwrite

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

dietary standardspatient interactionsanitation procedurescustomer service
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site