Hospital Nutrition Attendant — Full-Time, Paid Training

Centralus Health; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Nutrition Attendant at Cayuga Medical Center helps deliver meals to patients, keeps sanitation standards, and supports food service across hospital units. You will work with dining and clinical teams to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centered service.

No prior food service or healthcare experience is required; paid training and certification opportunities are provided. This is a full-time, day/evening shift onsite in Ithaca, NY with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Ability to follow food safety procedures and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and participate in on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient meals using proper portion control and allergen awareness.
• Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, and equipment.
• Interact with patients and families to support satisfaction and person-centered service.
• Manage and deliver nutrition supplies to hospital units as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment during service periods.
• Support retail food service operations, including cash handling when assigned.
• Assist with catering events as needed.
• Communicate effectively in a team-based environment.
• Adapt to other related duties as needed by operations.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Nutrition or related field

Job description

The Nutrition Attendant at Cayuga Medical Center helps deliver meals to patients, keeps sanitation standards, and supports food service across hospital units. You will work with dining and clinical teams to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centered service.

No prior food service or healthcare experience is required; paid training and certification opportunities are provided. This is a full-time, day/evening shift onsite in Ithaca, NY with rotating weekends.