Worker: Nutritional Services

Position Summary:   

Under the general supervision of the Manager of Dietary Services, the Nutritional Services Worker supports the preparation of food for patient, staff and visitor meals in a timely and compliant manner.  The employee must: 

• Follow menus established by the Manager of Dietary Services;  
• Help prepare food according to established recipes;  
• Track foods by open and expiration dates; 
• Store / keep food following established benchmarks; 
• Maintain cooking equipment; and  
• Keep preparation areas clean and organized.  

The Nutritional Services Worker must be able to support cash register functions, take orders, and deliver Café and patient meals in an efficient and friendly manner. The employee must also: 

• Maintain sanitary conditions of all tableware, pots, pans, steam lines, ovens, and other dietary equipment;  
• Sets up patient trays attractively, conveniently and correctly, in compliance with Sanitary Code (and other set-ups for hospital functions); and 
• Ensure that all duties are completed on schedule. 

Why Join PSMC?  

Located in the beautiful mountain town of Pagosa Springs, PSMC offers the unique opportunity to serve a rural community while working in a mission-driven healthcare facility. As the only hospital and EMS service in Archuleta County, we value innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care. 

About Our Community 

Pagosa Springs is not only a wonderful place to work, but also a wonderful place to live. Pagosans are warm and friendly people, proud of their community and proud of their medical center. The Pagosa Springs area boasts great public schools in addition to a variety of alternative education options. The region offers numerous recreational opportunities. Wolf Creek ski area is just 24 miles away and is surrounded by trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Hiking, biking, ATV riding, hunting, boating, fly-fishing, and kayaking opportunities abound in the warmer months. Pagosa Springs is home to the world’s deepest geothermal hot spring and is located one hour east of Durango, CO and a short drive north of the New Mexico state line. 

• Base Compensation Range: $16.00 - $19.89 hourly, based on 0 to 11 years of relevant experience. "Relevant experience" means relevant to the employee's responsibilities set forth in the job description as determined by the HR Manager, CAO, applicable department manager/director and applicable senior leader. 
• Shift Differential Pay: 
  • Swing Shift Differential: Employees who work majority of hours between 2:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. receive a Swing Shift Differential of an additional $3.00 per hour. 
  • Night Shift Differential: Employees who work majority of hours between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. receive a Night Shift Differential of an additional $5.00 per hour. 
• Benefits: Benefits include generous paid time off, separate sick leave, health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability and option for short-term disability, and retirement plan with employer contribution.  
• Job Type: Full-time  
• Anticipated End Date for Posting: September 30, 2025. The deadline may close sooner due to an unanticipated business necessity, such as an incumbent vacating the role earlier than anticipated. You are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadline.  

Pagosa Springs Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and we will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment health and drug screen and background check. 

Qualifications:  At all times, the employee shall possess the following qualifications set forth below.

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