Nutrition Assistant

Dignity Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in San Bernardino is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to interact with patients and ensure dining areas are sanitized and well-stocked. The role involves preparing and serving food according to dietary requirements while maintaining food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Obtain a Food Handler Permit within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in food service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure dining areas are clean and well-stocked.
• Prepare and serve food according to dietary requirements.
• Support all aspects of healthcare food service operations.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant you will directly interact with patients and visitors every day. You will personally ensure all dining areas are safely sanitized, well-stocked, and food is appropriately prepared. You understand most guests at our facility are dining with us for a reason and take great pride in giving them one less thing to worry about. You will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare food service operations. Working with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.

• Follows healthcare food service 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 and facility guidelines.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and 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.
• May be responsible for one or more of the following:
• Cashiering
• Serving in the retail area
• Assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays
• Performing cold food prep
• Performing utility assignments (e.g., dish washing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment)
• Performing catering functions and/or delivering/picking up catered food
• Supporting inventory maintenance duties
• Supports / performs all department tasks as needed, including general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., cleaning the tray line, equipment, coolers, office area, and emptying trash cans, etc.)

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Handler Permit is a requirement by San Bernardino County, you must obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 347-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Known for its programs in maternity care and pediatrics, behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children, the hospital also includes inpatient and outpatient surgery. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.

Pay Range

$24.00 - $24.00 /hour

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care