Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is seeking a Nutrition Assistant I to support safe, efficient food service for patients and staff. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food prep, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety.

Interacting with patients about dietary needs and providing courteous service are essential to delivering a high-quality dining experience in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED upon hire
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to follow healthcare foodservice guidelines and regulations

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays to patients and staff
• Assist with food preparation and kitchen tasks
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout foodservice areas
• Ensure food safety compliance and proper food labeling and storage
• Interact with patients regarding dietary needs and preferences

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant I, you will help deliver 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'll show 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. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation

This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate, General Studies, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies, upon hire or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care, and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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