Nutrition Assistant I

St Francis Hospital; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs is seeking a Nutrition Assistant I to support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. You will work alongside facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care to our patients and ensure dietary needs are met with care.

The role emphasizes excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff, adherence to food safety standards, and participation in meal preparation, tray assembly, and basic kitchen tasks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• No experience necessary.
• If a Food Handler Permit is required by your state, obtain it within 30 days of hire or as local code requires.

Responsibilities

• Follow healthcare foodservice standards including monitoring temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and maintaining hygiene.
• Labeling and storage protocols per facility guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food per menu and dietary requirements, address allergy requests.
• Ensure high-quality customer experience with proper portioning and presentation.
• Cashier, retail service, cold food prep, and tray delivery/retrieval.
• Complete utility and maintenance tasks, such as dishwashing, catering support, inventory, and cleaning.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Sanitation standards

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant I, you will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. You will play an integral role in ensuring that our food service processes are carried out efficiently and effectively.

Every day, you will work alongside facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care to our patients. Your contributions will help ensure that we meet the dietary and wellness needs of those we serve.

To be successful in your role, you will demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff. Your commitment to a positive and professional experience is essential to supporting our team’s mission.

• Follow healthcare foodservice industry standards and regulations, including monitoring food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and adhering to strict personal hygiene and sanitation requirements.

• Maintain proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products, equipment, and machinery in accordance with facility guidelines.

• Prepare and serve food based on menu and dietary requirements, utilizing necessary kitchen equipment while remaining knowledgeable of ingredients to address food allergy requests.

• Ensure a high-quality customer experience by following organizational standards for proper meal portioning and aesthetically pleasing presentation.

• Perform essential operational tasks, including cashiering, retail service, cold food preparation, and the assembly, delivery, and retrieval of patient trays.

• Complete necessary utility and maintenance assignments, such as dishwashing, catering support, inventory management, and general cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• No experience necessary

• If a Food Handler Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, you must obtain it within 30 days of hire or what is required by your state, county or local health code.*

  • Arizona - Maricopa, Yavapai - ANSI Accredited FHP or ServSafe
  • California - Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
  • Kansas - Leavenworth
  • Kentucky - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery
  • Nebraska - Lancaster
  • Nevada - Clark
  • Oregon
  • Texas - ANSI Accredited FHP or Servsafe
  • Utah
  • Washington - Food Handler Permit required upon hire

Preferred

• High School Diploma
• Cashier experience

Where You'll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service, 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital, St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs' community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Acute Inpatient Rehab, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorado's home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. It's an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado's top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you've always wanted.