Healthcare Nutrition Assistant: Patient-Focused Kitchen Support

St Joseph Hospital & Medical Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support healthcare foodservice operations, delivering safe, appetizing meals and excellent patient and staff service in a busy hospital environment.

You will follow food safety guidelines, assist with meal preparation and service, monitor temperatures, respond to dietary needs, and maintain cleanliness and labeling standards while working closely with kitchen and patient-care teams.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service or customer service experience.
• Arizona Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support healthcare foodservice operations.
• Provide optimal nutritional care and excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness, following guidelines and regulations.
• Support team members in all areas of food services including cashier, retail, stocking, tray service, dishwashing and food prep.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Saint Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support healthcare foodservice operations, delivering safe, appetizing meals and excellent patient and staff service in a busy hospital environment.

You will follow food safety guidelines, assist with meal preparation and service, monitor temperatures, respond to dietary needs, and maintain cleanliness and labeling standards while working closely with kitchen and patient-care teams.