Nutrition Assistant

Yavapai Regional Medical Center; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Yavapai Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support healthcare foodservice operations and deliver optimal nutritional care with excellent patient and staff service. You’ll work with facility staff to ensure food safety, quality, and compliant meal service in a healthcare setting.

Key responsibilities include following food safety guidelines, preparing and serving meals per dietary requirements, and supporting team members across cashier, stocking, tray service, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follow healthcare foodservice standards, monitor temperatures, prevent cross‑contamination and label foods.
• Prepare and serve meals per menu and dietary requirements; respond to allergy questions.
• Support team in cashier, stocking, tray service, dishwashing, and food prep while ensuring proper portions and presentation.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Food safety

Education

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

Are you ready to join a healthcare family where your values align with ours? At Dignity Health - Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC), now a proud part of CommonSpirit Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider, our core mission guides every decision and every interaction.

Here, you’ll discover more than just a job; you’ll find rewarding career opportunities across a comprehensive network of inpatient and outpatient services. From a vibrant community hospital, YRMC has grown into a leading regional healthcare system.

Today, that means you could be making an impact at:

• Two state-of-the-art acute care hospitals
• A robust network of primary and specialty care clinics
• Modern outpatient health and wellness services
• Acclaimed cardiac diagnostic centers
• Advanced outpatient medical imaging facilities

Elevate your career without sacrificing your quality of life. As you grow with YRMC, you’ll find the Prescott area isn’t just a place to work - it’s an inspiring community designed for living, thriving, and embracing the outdoors. Imagine a charming blend of bygone appeal and modern amenities, coupled with four distinct seasons and nearly year-round sunshine perfect for every adventure.

Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle that empowers you to prioritize both your professional growth and family time. YRMC extends this inviting spirit within our walls, fostering a strong sense of family, and belonging among our team members.

Come experience the exceptional quality of life that YRMC and Prescott offer. Work at the heart of #hellohumankindness and discover where your career and well-being truly connect.