Nutrition Assistant I

Dignity Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to deliver high-quality food service to patients and staff. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety compliance.

No experience is necessary; a High School Diploma/GED is required. The role emphasizes meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service to support a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and serve meal trays to patients and staff.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Monitor food temperatures and ensure food safety.
• Respond to dietary needs and allergy questions.
• Adhere to hygiene and cross-contamination prevention guidelines.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/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 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.

Job Requirements

Required

• No experience necessary.
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1925, Dignity Health - Mercy General Hospital is a 310-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy General Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$29.77 - $33.89 /hour