Nutrition Assistant: Elevate Patient Meals & Care

Dignity Health; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health's AZ General Hospital Mesa is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support healthcare foodservice operations, ensuring safe, nutritious meals and excellent patient and staff service.

You will follow hygiene guidelines, assist with meal preparation and service, and collaborate with a compassionate team within a nonprofit hospital network.

This role offers opportunities for growth within the CommonSpirit Health system and aligns with our mission to deliver compassionate care.

Qualifications

• One year of food service or customer service experience.
• Arizona Food Handler Permit or Arizona ServSafe Certification within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Cashier experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows healthcare foodservice 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.
• 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.
• Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, retail, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage and food prep, etc.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dignity Health's AZ General Hospital Mesa is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support healthcare foodservice operations, ensuring safe, nutritious meals and excellent patient and staff service.

You will follow hygiene guidelines, assist with meal preparation and service, and collaborate with a compassionate team within a nonprofit hospital network.

This role offers opportunities for growth within the CommonSpirit Health system and aligns with our mission to deliver compassionate care.