Entry-Level Nutrition Assistant — Patient Meal Support

St Mary Corwin Hospital; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary Corwin Hospital is seeking an entry-level Nutrition Assistant I to support patient meals and foodservice operations. You will work with facility staff to ensure nutritious, safe meals and friendly service throughout daily shifts.

The role emphasizes compliance with hygiene standards, accurate meal portions, and responsive customer care, including cashiering and food preparation tasks within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No experience necessary.
• 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 as required by your jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Follow healthcare foodservice standards, monitor temperatures, prevent cross-contamination, and maintain hygiene.
• Label and store all food products and equipment per guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food based on menu and dietary needs, addressing allergy requests.
• Ensure high-quality customer experience by adhering to meal portioning and presentation standards.
• Perform cashiering, retail service, cold food preparation, and patient tray assembly, delivery, and retrieval.
• Complete utility and maintenance tasks including dishwashing, catering support, inventory management, and general cleaning.

Skills

Customer service

Cashier experience

Food service basics

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

St Mary Corwin Hospital is seeking an entry-level Nutrition Assistant I to support patient meals and foodservice operations. You will work with facility staff to ensure nutritious, safe meals and friendly service throughout daily shifts.

The role emphasizes compliance with hygiene standards, accurate meal portions, and responsive customer care, including cashiering and food preparation tasks within a hospital setting.