NUTRITION ASSISTANT 1

CommonSpirit Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support safe, efficient patient meal service and dietary accommodations. You will prepare and deliver trays, assist with food prep, maintain cleanliness, and uphold food safety standards while engaging with patients and staff to ensure a positive dining experience.

You will follow hospital guidelines, monitor portions and presentation, and contribute to a respectful, patient-centered dining

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Follows healthcare foodservice standards, maintains safe temperatures, prevents cross-contamination, and ensures proper labeling of food products and storage.
• Prepares and serves food per menu and dietary guidelines; responds to allergy questions.
• Adheres to standards for quality patient/customer experience; ensures proper portioning and appealing presentation.
• May include cashiering, retail service, patient tray assembly/delivery, cold prep, cleaning, catering, inventory, and housekeeping.

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 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
• 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
• None, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center 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 has achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

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