Nutrition Assistant, Full-time, Day Shift

Adventist Health; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Simi Valley is seeking a Dietetic Assistant to provide clinical dietetic services and support Nutrition Services in patient care. This full-time, day-shift role focuses on accurate meal delivery, diet order verification, and collaborative care with the dietitian team.

You will assist with menu management, food preparation under supervision, sanitation, and record-keeping, contributing to high-quality patient nutrition within a faith-based nonprofit health system.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED required.
• Associate/Technical degree or related experience preferred.
• Technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and collects patient menus in a timely manner.
• Assists with menu selection and evaluates food quality and temperature.
• Maintains sanitation guidelines and proper food handling.
• Prepares meals under supervision and assists with reports and inventory.
• Monitors diet orders and nourishments for patient needs.

Skills

Sanitation and food handling

Menu assistance

Patient support

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

Job Summary

Provides clinical dietetic services by ensuring the diet ordered by physician is received by the patient. Assists in clerical duties for Nutrition Services department.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Technical experience: Preferred

Essential Functions

• Distributes and collects selected menus from patients timely and completely. Assists patient with menu selection as needed. Evaluates all food items served to patients for quality and temperature. Follows all sanitation guidelines regarding food handling including the use of hairnet and hand washing.
• Considers age related factors when dealing with patient/guest. Prepares meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook. Prepares required reports and monitors food to ensure high quality. Delivers dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
• Cleans food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware. Discards leftovers and take out garbage. Stocks ingredients and monitor inventory. Assists in keeping track of expenses and menu planning. Helps maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Monitors and assists in the diet office and kitchen procedures to ensure patient needs are being met, including provision of nourishments and menu selection. Maintains and stocks patient snack cart and distributes to patients per diet orders.
• Maintains high quality, safe food as specified by Nutritional Food Services and all basic food handling guidelines as specified by Local, State, and Federal agencies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 70869

Job Category : Assistant

Posting Date : 2026-08-25T15:28:01+00:00

Job Schedule : Full time

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations : Simi Valley, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time regular

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.56. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Nutritional Services

Shift Length : 8 Hours