Nutrition Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations and provide exceptional customer service to patients, guests and staff. You will ensure food safety, cleanliness, and adherence to guidelines in a healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes reliable teamwork, efficient work pace, and a commitment to quality service within a leading acute care hospital.

Qualifications

• One year of food service or customer service experience.
• Arizona Food Handler Permit or Arizona ServSafe Certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow healthcare foodservice standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage; avoid cross-contamination and ensure proper labeling and storage per guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food per menu and dietary requirements using kitchen utensils and equipment; respond to food allergy questions.
• Follow guidelines to ensure high-quality patient and customer experience; ensure proper meal portioning and aesthetically pleasing presentation.
• Support team members in all areas of food services including cashier, retail, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage and prep.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Cashier experience

Education

Arizona ServSafe Certification

Arizona Food Handler Permit

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. You will work with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.

Every day you will ensure food safety and cleanliness and provide customer service within a healthcare foodservice setting, always following established guidelines and regulations.

To be successful in this role, you must focus on food safety, providing excellent service, working efficiently and being a reliable team member.

• Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations & facility guidelines
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests
• Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation
• Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, retail, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage and food prep, etc.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of food service or customer service experience
• Arizona Food Handler Permit or Arizona ServSafe Certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• Cashier experience

Where You’ll Work

Hello Humankindness

Imagine working in an environment where your experience and dedication truly makes a difference, guided by Dignity Health's profound values: Dignity, Justice, Stewardship, Collaboration, and Quality. Here, patient-first care isn't just a motto – it's our daily practice. As a leading 443-bed acute care hospital, we champion interdisciplinary teamwork and the highest standards of safety, because our patients, and you, deserve nothing less.

For over 50 years, Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been a trusted partner to the vibrant East Valley community. This means you'll be joining a stable, growing organization with a rich history of service and innovation. We’re passionate about your professional growth, offering extensive training, comprehensive resources, and abundant career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

If you're a dedicated, compassionate professional eager for a dynamic, patient-centered career with one of Arizona's 'Most Admired Companies,' and you thrive in a truly supportive environment, we invite you to discover how your passion can transform lives at CRMC. Explore our opportunities and become a part of a team that celebrates you.