Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Siena Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to help deliver high-quality food services to patients and staff on site. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, and maintain cleanliness while ensuring food safety and proper labeling of products.

Interact with patients to address dietary needs and allergies as required. Responsibilities may include cashiering, serving in the retail area, assembling and delivering patient trays, cold food preparation, and general

Qualifications

• One (1) year of Food Service or Customer Service Experience.
• Food Handler Permit: Nevada, within 30 Days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays for patients and staff.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure food safety compliance and proper labeling of foods.
• Interact with patients regarding dietary needs and preferences.
• May assist with cashiering, serving in retail areas, and delivering trays.
• Perform general kitchen and dining area duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or 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 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.
• May be responsible for one or more of the following:
• Cashiering
• Serving in the retail area
• Assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays
• Performing cold food prep
• Performing utility assignments (e.g., dishwashing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment)
• Performing catering functions and or delivering/picking up catered food
• Supporting inventory maintenance duties
• Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans, etc.)

Job Requirements

• One (1) year of Food Service or Customer Service Experience
• Food Handler Permit: Nevada, within 30 Days

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies, or High School GED General Studies
• Cashier experience

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join Siena Hospital: Impacting Lives, Locally and Nationally

At Siena Hospital, you'll become an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters' inspiring vision, we have proudly delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, always prioritizing the needs of the underserved.

Our modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000. It significantly expanded the vital services initially established by our Rose de Lima Campus, effectively meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our growing community.

Your impact, however, extends far beyond our local communities. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale, collectively impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

If you are driven by an unwavering commitment to social justice, passionate about achieving health equity for all, and eager to contribute your talents to new, innovative ways of delivering compassionate care within a deeply collaborative and supportive environment, then your search ends here. Welcome to Siena – and welcome to a career of meaningful impact.

Pay Range

$18.86 - $26.17 /hour