Entry-Level Healthcare Nutrition Assistant I

St Anthony North Hospital; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, CO is seeking a Nutrition Assistant I to support healthcare foodservice operations and provide nutritional care to patients.

You will work alongside facility staff to ensure meals meet dietary and wellness needs, while delivering excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff. Responsibilities include following food safety standards, labeling and storage, meal preparation per dietary requirements, portioning and presentation, cashiering, meal

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No experience required.
• If a Food Handler Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, you must obtain it within 30 days of hire or what is required by your state, county or local health code.

Responsibilities

• Follow healthcare foodservice industry standards and regulations, including monitoring food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and adhering to strict personal hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products, equipment, and machinery in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food based on menu and dietary requirements, utilizing necessary kitchen equipment while remaining knowledgeable of ingredients to address food allergy requests.
• Ensure a high-quality customer experience by following organizational standards for proper meal portioning and aesthetically pleasing presentation.
• Perform essential operational tasks, including cashiering, retail service, cold food preparation, and the assembly, delivery, and retrieval of patient trays.
• Complete necessary utility and maintenance assignments, such as dishwashing, catering support, inventory management, and general cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, CO is seeking a Nutrition Assistant I to support healthcare foodservice operations and provide nutritional care to patients.

You will work alongside facility staff to ensure meals meet dietary and wellness needs, while delivering excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff. Responsibilities include following food safety standards, labeling and storage, meal preparation per dietary requirements, portioning and presentation, cashiering, meal