Nutrition Assistant (Full time , Evening Shift)

Adventist Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health White Memorial in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Dietetic Services Assistant to support clinical dietetic services and assist in Nutrition Services clerical duties. The role ensures physician orders are implemented and patient meals are prepared and delivered in a timely, safe manner.

Key responsibilities include handling patient menus, assisting in food preparation under supervision, ensuring sanitation standards, and supporting the diet office and kitchen operations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED is required.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent preferred.
• Technical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distributes and collects patient menus and assists with menu selection as needed.
• Prepares meals under supervision and ensures quality and safety of food items.
• Maintains sanitation and hygiene in the kitchen and service areas, including proper waste handling.
• Supports diet office and kitchen procedures to meet patient needs and diet orders.
• Keeps inventory and assists in food preparation and equipment maintenance.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Education/GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Job Description

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

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 : 70930

Job Category : Assistant

Posting Date : 2026-08-18T02:17:50+00:00

Locations :

Los Angeles, 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