Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's California Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support safe, efficient food service for patients and staff. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist in food preparation, and help maintain a clean, compliant dining environment.

You will interact with patients regarding dietary needs, ensure proper portioning and food safety, and contribute to a positive dining experience in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED or an equivalent education/experience combination.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.
• Excellent customer service and communication with patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays following menu and dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper food handling per safety guidelines.
• Interact with patients to address dietary needs and questions.

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, 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 must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

• Follows health care food service 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

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate or GED OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women’s health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy.

Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center 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 recently was awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.

One Community. One Mission. One California