Hospital Clinical Nutrition Assistant

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health’s Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support safe, accurate, and person-centered meal service. You will explain prescribed diets, assist with menu selection, manage diet orders in the EHR, and coordinate meal delivery alongside dietitians and food production staff to meet nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year of food service or nutrition-related experience, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of food service or nutrition-related experience.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Explain prescribed diets to patients and families clearly and supportively.
• Assist patients with menu selection while ensuring dietary restrictions are met.
• Enter, update, and manage diet orders using the EHR system.
• Utilize the Food Service Management system daily to support meal service operations.
• Collaborate with dietitians, production staff, and Nutrition & Dining team members.
• Promote patient and family satisfaction through direct interaction and service excellence.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Support a safe, clean, and organized food service environment.
• Communicate effectively in a team-based work environment.

Skills

Patient interaction

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cayuga Health’s Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support safe, accurate, and person-centered meal service. You will explain prescribed diets, assist with menu selection, manage diet orders in the EHR, and coordinate meal delivery alongside dietitians and food production staff to meet nutritional needs and dietary restrictions.

The role requires a high school diploma, at least 1 year of food service or nutrition-related experience, and the ability to work