Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health; California; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy San Juan Medical Center is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support patients and staff by delivering high-quality, safe food services aligned with dietary needs and preferences. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food prep, and ensure cleanliness and safety standards are met to provide a positive dining experience.

Daily duties include interacting with patients, handling cashiering, serving in the retail area, assembling and retrieving trays, and managing kitchen tasks

Qualifications

• High School GED General Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays and assist with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety compliance.
• Interact with patients, handle cashiering, and service in the retail area.
• Assemble and retrieve patient trays and perform cold food prep.
• Perform dishwashing and general cleaning tasks.

Education

High School GED General Studies

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will help patients and staff receive high-quality, safe, and efficient food services so they can have a positive dining experience focused on their dietary needs and preferences.

Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, and maintain cleanliness and food safety compliance. You will be expected to seamlessly interact with patients, handle cashiering, serve in the retail area, assemble and retrieve patient trays, perform cold food prep, and manage various utility assignments including dishwashing and general cleaning.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, possess strong food safety knowledge, and provide excellent customer service.

• Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.
• Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations & facility guidelines.
• 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School GED General Studies, upon hire or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No experience necessary.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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