Nutrition Assistant: Day & Evening Shifts

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc.; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc. is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support safe, accurate, and person-centered meal service.

You will explain prescribed diets, help with menu choices, manage diet orders, and coordinate meal delivery with dietitians and kitchen staff. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of food service or nutrition-related experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 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, supportive, and patient-centered manner
• Assist patients with menu selection while ensuring compliance with dietary restrictions and allergen requirements
• Enter, update, and manage diet orders using the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system
• Utilize the Food Service Management system daily to support meal service operations
• Collaborate with dietitians, production staff, and Nutrition & Dining team members to ensure accurate meal delivery
• Promote patient and family satisfaction through direct interaction and service excellence
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Support a safe, clean, and organized food service environment
• Communicate effectively and contribute to a collaborative, team-based work environment

Skills

Patient interaction

Dietary education

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EHR system

Food Service Management system

Job description

Cayuga Health Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc. is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support safe, accurate, and person-centered meal service.

You will explain prescribed diets, help with menu choices, manage diet orders, and coordinate meal delivery with dietitians and kitchen staff. The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of food service or nutrition-related experience.