Nutrition Assistant - Day & Evening Patient Meal Service

Cayuga Medical Center; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY, seeks a Nutrition Assistant to support safe, accurate, and person-centered meal service. You will explain prescribed diets, assist with menu selection, manage diet orders, and coordinate meal delivery with dietitians and food production staff.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of food service or nutrition-related experience; you will work with patients and families and within interdisciplinary teams; on-site at Cayuga Medical Center

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of food service or nutrition-related experience.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Explain prescribed diets to patients and families in a clear, patient-centered manner.
• Assist patients with menu selection while ensuring dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Enter, update, and manage diet orders using the EHR system.

Skills

Patient interaction

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cayuga Health in Ithaca, NY, seeks a Nutrition Assistant to support safe, accurate, and person-centered meal service. You will explain prescribed diets, assist with menu selection, manage diet orders, and coordinate meal delivery with dietitians and food production staff.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of food service or nutrition-related experience; you will work with patients and families and within interdisciplinary teams; on-site at Cayuga Medical Center