Nutrition Assistant I

Dominican Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dominican Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Assistant in Santa Cruz, CA. You will directly interact with patients and visitors, ensuring dining areas are cleaned and stocked, and meals are prepared and served according to dietary restrictions and patient menus.

The role requires strong knowledge of food preparation, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and excellent service in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate upon hire or GED or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact with patients and visitors to provide meals and support.
• Sanitize dining areas and keep them stocked and clean.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals per patient menus and dietary restrictions.
• Maintain sanitized food handling areas and accurately portion meals.
• Support colleagues across food services functions as needed.
• Manage dish collection and cleaning to ensure a tidy unit.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will directly interact with patients and visitors, ensuring all dining areas are safely sanitized, well-stocked, and food is appropriately prepared, taking pride in offering comfort and support.Every day you will serve nutritious food, meticulously setting up patient trays per menus and requests, including dietary restrictions. You will maintain sanitized food handling areas, accurately portion meals, support team members across food services functions, and manage dish collection and cleaning.To be successful in this role, you will possess strong knowledge of food preparation and production, enjoy helping others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating keen attention to detail and a commitment to safety and excellent service.

Job Requirements

• High School graduate upon hire or
• High school GED upon hire or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience