Nutrition Assistant I

Holy Cross Hospital - Davis; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital - Davis is seeking a dedicated food service teammate to support patient meals and retail service in a hospital setting. You will follow menu guidelines, ensure safe food handling, and collaborate with a caring team to deliver excellent patient and guest experiences.

The role involves various kitchen duties, tray assembly, and general cleaning while maintaining high standards of food safety and portion control.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience is required.
• High School Diploma is preferred.
• If a Food Handlers Permit is required by local codes, obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food according to menu and dietary guidelines.
• Assist with cashiering and retail service.
• Assemble, deliver and retrieve patient trays.
• Maintain proper food labeling and portioning.
• Perform dishwashing, cleaning and general sanitation.
• Support inventory and catering duties as needed.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

Participates in and supports all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. Works with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.

• 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.)
• Performing other duties as assigned by leader

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• One year of food service experience required
• High School Diploma preferred
• If a Food Handlers Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire.*

Physical requirements: Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1976, Holy Cross Hospital - Davis has grown into a 220-bed hospital of choice for the flourishing communities of northern Utah. Over the years we have enhanced our care by offering a broad range of services, advanced medical technology, and a comfortable, convenient patient experience. To meet the needs of northern Utah's growing population, we opened a brand-new 16,000-square-foot healthcare facility in Roy, known as the Weber Campus. The Weber Campus, which is convenient for patients in Ogden, Roy, and other neighborhoods west of I-15, currently offers emergency care, radiology, mammography and 24/7 laboratory services. Located in the northern portion of the Wasatch Front and only minutes from Hill Air Force Base, you can enjoy quick access to Ogden, Salt Lake City, Antelope Island State Park, hiking, biking, and the beautiful outdoor activities that Utah is known for.

Pay Range

$17.00 - $22.79 /hour