Hospital Nutrition Assistant: Patient Diet & Menu Coordinator

Jackson Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks a Nutrition Assistant to support hospital patients' nutritional needs. You will route patient menus, assist with meal selection, and ensure meals meet dietary standards under supervision.

The role includes pantry sanitation, coordination with dietitians, and providing basic nutrition information. Requires 0–3 years' experience and a High School diploma; hospital setting; on-the-job training provided.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to follow dietary guidelines.
• Knowledge of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Visit patients to assess meal satisfaction and document preferences.
• Transcribe patient information and updates to charts.
• Assist in menu planning and ensure therapeutic diets.
• Coordinate with Dietitian and Nurses on dietary changes.
• Prepare and deliver trays, ensuring accuracy of room numbers and diets.
• Maintain pantry area cleanliness and sanitation.
• Assist with phone orders for admissions and diet changes.

Skills

Menu routing

Diet modification

Patient assistance

Sanitation & pantry ops

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Jackson Health System in Miami, FL seeks a Nutrition Assistant to support hospital patients' nutritional needs. You will route patient menus, assist with meal selection, and ensure meals meet dietary standards under supervision.

The role includes pantry sanitation, coordination with dietitians, and providing basic nutrition information. Requires 0–3 years' experience and a High School diploma; hospital setting; on-the-job training provided.