Nutrition Assistant I

Catholic Health Initiatives; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital in The Woodlands, TX is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support delivery of safe, high‑quality food services for patients and staff.

You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety, and respond to dietary needs with friendly patient interaction.

This role may involve cashiering or serving in the hospital’s retail area as needed to support a busy food service operation.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Food Service or Customer Service experience.
• Food Handler Permit (TX) within 30 days.
• ServSafe Certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays to patients and staff.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure food safety compliance and accurate portioning.
• Interact with patients regarding dietary needs and restrictions.
• May cashier and serve in the retail area as needed.
• Assemble, deliver and retrieve patient trays; assist with catering or events.
• Support inventory and perform general cleaning of areas and equipment.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Customer Service Experience

Cashier Experience

Education

High School Diploma

High School GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a 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, 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. 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 and

• Food Handler Permit: TX, within 30 Days or

• Servsafe Certification, within 30 Days

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or

• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and

• Cashier experience

Where You'll Work

St. Luke’s Health - The Woodlands Hospital is a 245 bed facility serving North Harris and Montgomery counties. The hospital has been recognized as a Best Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, and is proud to serve as the clinical home for the Dan L Duncan Cancer Center. The hospital was awarded an “A” hospital safety grade by The Leapfrog Group in both 2023 and 2025. Clinical services provided include cardiovascular services, diagnostic imaging, women’s services (digital mammography and bone density studies), neurosciences, pediatric care (Newborn and Level III nurseries), surgery, pathology and pulmonary services, and sleep disorder services.

Pay Range

$16.50 - $23.30 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.