Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake is seeking a Nutrition Assistant I to support healthcare foodservice operations and ensure efficient, safe meal service for patients, guests, and staff.

You will follow standards for food safety, portioning, and presentation, while assisting with cashiering, meal prep, and tray assembly. Prioritizing excellent customer service, you contribute to a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• No experience necessary.
• If a Food Handler Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, you must obtain it within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow healthcare foodservice standards and regulations, including monitoring food temperatures and preventing cross-contamination.
• Maintain proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products and equipment.
• Prepare and serve food according to menu and dietary requirements, using kitchen equipment and address allergy requests.
• Ensure high-quality customer experience by following standards for meal portioning and presentation.
• Perform cashiering, retail service, cold food preparation, and delivery/retrieval of patient trays.
• Complete utility and maintenance tasks such as dishwashing, catering support, inventory management, and cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Cashier experience

Education

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant I, you will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. You will play an integral role in ensuring that our food service processes are carried out efficiently and effectively.

Every day, you will work alongside facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care to our patients. Your contributions will help ensure that we meet the dietary and wellness needs of those we serve.

To be successful in your role, you will demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff. Your commitment to a positive and professional experience is essential to supporting our team’s mission.

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  Follow healthcare foodservice industry standards and regulations, including monitoring food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and adhering to strict personal hygiene and sanitation requirements.

  
  


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  Maintain proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products, equipment, and machinery in accordance with facility guidelines.

  
  


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  Prepare and serve food based on menu and dietary requirements, utilizing necessary kitchen equipment while remaining knowledgeable of ingredients to address food allergy requests.

  
  


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  Ensure a high-quality customer experience by following organizational standards for proper meal portioning and aesthetically pleasing presentation.

  
  


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  Perform essential operational tasks, including cashiering, retail service, cold food preparation, and the assembly, delivery, and retrieval of patient trays.

  
  


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  Complete necessary utility and maintenance assignments, such as dishwashing, catering support, inventory management, and general cleaning of equipment and work areas.

  
  

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience


• No experience necessary


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  If a Food Handler Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, you must obtain it within 30 days of hire or what is required by your state, county or local health code.*

  
  
  
  
  • Arizona - Maricopa, Yavapai - ANSI Accredited FHP or ServSafe
  
  
  • California - Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
  
  
  • Kansas - Leavenworth
  
  
  • Kentucky - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery
  
  
  • Nebraska - Lancaster
  
  
  • Nevada - Clark
  
  
  • Oregon
  
  
  • Texas - ANSI Accredited FHP or Servsafe
  
  
  • Utah
  
  
  • Washington - Food Handler Permit required upon hire
  
  
  
  

Preferred

• High School Diploma


• Cashier experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.