Hospital Nutrition Assistant: Patient Diet & Care

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support healthcare food service operations and provide excellent service to patients, guests and staff. You will follow diet manuals to ensure therapeutic meal compliance and work with facility staff to deliver optimal nutritional care.

Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation and service, monitoring temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, labeling, and supporting the clinical team with dietary

Qualifications

• One year of foodservice experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow diet manuals and dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food per menu and dietary requirements.
• Respond to allergy questions and ingredient inquiries.
• Monitor temperatures and maintain food safety standards.
• Label, store and handle food products per regulations.
• Support patient and guest experience with quality service.
• Assist with therapeutic diet orders and nutrition questions as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic diet office software

Electronic health records

Job description

CommonSpirit Health in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support healthcare food service operations and provide excellent service to patients, guests and staff. You will follow diet manuals to ensure therapeutic meal compliance and work with facility staff to deliver optimal nutritional care.

Responsibilities include assisting with food preparation and service, monitoring temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, labeling, and supporting the clinical team with dietary