Nutrition Assistant I

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to help deliver high-quality food services to patients and staff, including preparing and delivering meals, assisting in the kitchen, and ensuring safe food handling procedures.

Successful candidates will have at least one year in food service or customer service, a WA Food Handler Permit within 30 days, and prefer a high school diploma or GED. The role supports various foodservice duties in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• One year of Food Service or Customer Service experience.
• Food Handler Permit: WA, within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient meal trays; assist with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation; ensure food safety compliance.
• Interact with patients regarding dietary needs; provide retail food service as needed.
• Assemble, deliver, and retrieve patient meals; support cashiering and other customer-facing duties.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Nutrition Assistant , you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff.

Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs.

To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

• Follows healthcare foodservice standards, regulations, and facility guidelines, including proper food temperatures, labeling, storage, sanitation, personal hygiene, and prevention of cross-contamination.

• Prepares and serves food according to menus, recipes, dietary requirements, and food safety guidelines; maintains knowledge of ingredients to appropriately respond to food allergy questions.

• Ensures proper meal portioning, presentation, and service while supporting a high-quality patient and customer experience.

• Assembles, delivers, and retrieves patient meal trays and may provide retail food service, cashiering, and other customer-facing foodservice duties.

• Performs cold food preparation, catering support, inventory maintenance, and other foodservice assignments as needed.

• Maintains clean, safe, and organized kitchen and foodservice areas, including dishwashing, washing pots and pans, cleaning equipment and work areas, and disposing of waste.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Food Service or Customer Service Experience and

• Food Handler Permit: WA, within 30 Days

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or

• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and

• Cashier experience

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$22.36 - $32.61 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.