Hospital Nutrition Assistant

College Medical Center Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support daily meal service for patients and hospital guests. You will prepare and serve meals following prescribed diets and established service procedures.

You will work with the dietitian and RD, utilize Cerner and department software, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met. This full‑time position requires flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of healthcare food service in a high-volume environment.
• Proficient with Cerner and dietary software to manage proper trays.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Permit for AZ or already have; ServeSafe within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items per recipes and standards.
• Support hospital in food service, nutrition, stocking nourishments, and dishes.
• Follow patient diet restrictions and management.
• Maintain safe, sanitary kitchen and logs; ensure equipment is used properly.
• Maintain kitchen and storage areas following standards and safety rules.
• Complete assigned tasks on duty, adhering to safety policies.
• Complete initial and ongoing training modules on time.

Skills

Food service exp

Cerner software

Dietary guidelines

Consult with RD

ServeSafe cert

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FH or ServeSafe certification

Tools

Cerner system

Dietary software

Job description

College Medical Center Phoenix is proud to be the newest addition to College Health Enterprises. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of customer service, delivered with warmth, friendliness, and organizational pride. Become part of a team that values a respectful environment, flexibility, a tight-knit group, and the autonomy to utilize your knowledge and experience.

Job Summary

College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support daily meal service for patients and hospital guests. The ideal candidate will be responsible for serving food and assisting with minor food preparation while following department leadership direction, dietitian expectations, and established service procedures. This individual will be expected to comply with all food service regulations established by the Maricopa County Department of Health while upholding the ethics and moral standards of College Medical Center. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that reflects the mission, vision, and values of CMC while supporting a diverse workforce.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of food service experience (preferably healthcare experience) in a high volume food service environment
• Proficient in use of cerner, reading census information, and using software in department to manage dietary guidelines and procedures to oversee the proper trays are served to the proper patient.
• Consult with RD to assist in care plan for patients.
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to obtain (or already have) a Food Handlers Permit for AZ. Ability to obtain a ServeSafe Certification. Must have FH or ServeSafe within 30 days of hire date.
• Must be able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays. Day or Night shift as required
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time (12 hour shifts), lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and work in high volume environments

Job-Specific Duties:

• Prepare and serve all menu items according to standardized recipes and department service standards pertaining to menu prep for service.
• Support hospital in areas of food service, nutrition, stocking nourishments, and dishes.
• Follow guidelines for patient diet restrictions and management.
• Maintain a safe working environment including following health department standards, regulatory procedures, all kitchen logs, and ensuring all kitchen equipment is used and maintained to proper department standards.
• Maintain all kitchen and storage areas following local regulatory standards, department and company leadership standards, and required sanitation and safety standards.
• Complete all assigned tasks while on duty adhering to safety standards and policies of CMC.
• Complete Initial educational training modules and any subsequent modules assigned by CMC on time, and complete additional training when assigned within the required timeframe.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all staff meetings, or additional educational modules assigned by leadership.

Special Skills (Preferred, Not Required)

• Spanish speaking (Preferred)

If you are passionate about making a difference and seeking a supportive team environment to grow your skills,

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for CMC Phoenix roles, including but not limited to shift differential and other special pay practices, etc. The posted compensation for the position is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay that CMC Phoenix in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.