Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's San Martín Campus in Las Vegas is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support safe, high-quality food service for patients and staff. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food prep, and ensure proper food safety compliance while engaging with patients about dietary needs.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of Food Service or Customer Service experience and obtain a Nevada Food Handler Permit within 30 days.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Food Service or Customer Service experience.
• Familiar with food safety and handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays to patients and staff.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure food safety, proper labeling, and temperature control during cooking, holding, and storage.
• Interact with patients regarding dietary needs and preferences.
• Perform general cleaning and maintenance of kitchen equipment and work areas.

Skills

Food Service experience

Customer Service experience

Education

GED/High School Diploma

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 be expected to 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 must 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

Required

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

Preferred

• High School GED-General Studies
• Cashier experience.

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness

Join the Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus, and become part of a legacy of compassionate care spanning over 70 years. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to southern Nevada's only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system, guided by the inspiring vision of the Adrian Dominican Sisters.

Dignity Health is deeply committed to providing high-quality, affordable, patient-centered care, with a special focus on serving the poor and underserved – a mission we proudly uphold at St. Rose Dominican.

At San Martín, we don't just provide medical care; we foster a holistic environment that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. Our 147-bed facility in Las Vegas is designed with both patient well-being and employee comfort in mind. You'll work in a modern setting featuring serene spaces like the Rendina Family Healing Garden with its cascading waterfall and the reflective labyrinth designed by Robert Ferré – amenities that offer peace and tranquility not just to our patients, but to our dedicated staff as well. Our quiet chapel provides a sacred space for all seeking solace.

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 passionate about a career where your skills are valued, your compassion is celebrated, and your work contributes to a greater purpose, we invite you to explore opportunities at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus. Join our family and continue the Sisters' mission of serving people in need, while building a rewarding future for yourself.