Entry-Level Nutrition Assistant: Patient Food Service

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster is seeking a Nutrition Assistant I to support healthcare foodservice operations and ensure accurate food preparation for patients, guests, and staff.

You will follow safety, labeling, and portion standards while assisting with cashiering, food service, and tray delivery. This role emphasizes customer service and adherence to dietary requirements in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• No experience necessary.
• Food Handler Permit within 30 days if required by state/local health code.
• State-specific permit requirements listed (AZ, CA, KS, KY, NE, NV, OR, TX, WA, UT).

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

No experience required

Cashier experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster is seeking a Nutrition Assistant I to support healthcare foodservice operations and ensure accurate food preparation for patients, guests, and staff.

You will follow safety, labeling, and portion standards while assisting with cashiering, food service, and tray delivery. This role emphasizes customer service and adherence to dietary requirements in a fast-paced hospital setting.