Nutrition Assistant

Dignity Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's Chandler Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support healthcare foodservice operations and ensure top-notch nutritional care for patients and staff.

You will follow strict food-safety guidelines, deliver excellent service, and work efficiently as part of a dedicated team in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• One year of food service or customer service experience is required.
• Arizona Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; cashier experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support healthcare foodservice operations and ensure food safety and cleanliness.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.
• Work efficiently and as a reliable team member following guidelines and regulations.
• Assist with cashier, retail, stocking, tray service, dishwashing and food prep as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Arizona Food Handler Permit

ServSafe Certification

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.

Pay Range

$18.00 - $22.75 /hour