Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Folsom, CA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to help deliver safe, high-quality meals to patients and staff. You will prepare and deliver trays, assist with food prep, and keep areas clean while upholding dietary guidelines.

The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and outstanding customer service to support a positive dining experience for patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare foodservice experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays to patients and staff.
• Assist with food preparation while following safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper sanitation throughout kitchen areas.
• Monitor and maintain appropriate food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage.
• Label food products properly and ensure storage of equipment per guidelines.
• Assist with answering patients' dietary questions and requests as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our 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 in this role, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

• Follows healthcare foodservice 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

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

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1989, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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