Nutrition Assistant 1

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support patient and staff meal service. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety while addressing dietary needs.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, customer service, and teamwork in a hospital setting. Employment offers $25.00 per hour, with opportunities to contribute to a positive dining experience for patients and hospital

Qualifications

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment.
• 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, Catering functions, Supporting inventory maintenance duties, General cleaning of equipment and work areas

Education

High School Graduate General Studies

High School GED General Studies

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Nutrition Assistant, you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff. Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs. To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

• 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 & 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
• 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., dishwashing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment)
• Performing catering functions and or delivering/picking up catered food
• Supporting inventory maintenance duties
• Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans, etc.)

Job Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children's Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County. One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$25.00 - $25.00 /hour