Nutrition Assistant I

Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point in Lehi, Utah, is seeking a Nutrition Assistant I to support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations and help meet patients’ dietary and wellness needs. You will work with facility staff to prepare and serve meals, ensure proper labeling and storage, monitor food temperatures, and follow safety and sanitation requirements.

No experience is necessary; a High School Diploma or GED is required, and Food Handler Permits must be obtained within 30 days if

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No experience required.
• If a Food Handler Permit is required by your state, obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Utah state-specific requirements for food handling certifications may apply.

Responsibilities

• Support healthcare foodservice operations and ensure dietary and wellness needs.
• Provide optimal nutritional care to patients alongside facility staff.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff.
• Follow food safety standards, regulate temperatures, and prevent cross-contamination.
• Maintain labeling and storage protocols for all food products and equipment.
• Prepare and serve food according to menu and dietary requirements.
• Ensure quality presentation and portioning of meals.
• Perform cashiering, retail service, cold food preparation, and tray assembly.
• Complete utility tasks including dishwashing, catering support, and inventory management.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe

Job description

Where You'll Work

Holy Cross Hospital Mountain Point is a 40-bed full-service hospital serving the residents of northern Utah County. Conveniently located in Lehi, Mountain Point is easily accessible from I-15 and SR-92 just east of Thanksgiving Point. Working in a friendly community-focused hospital environment, our highly skilled medical professionals are committed to delivering exceptional care to the people of Lehi and beyond. We uphold the highest standards of patient care in an environment of respect and we continue to strive toward delivering unparalleled long-term services, equipment and facilities to meet the changing health care needs of our community. We are a leader in advanced surgical technologies and are a Level III trauma center and stroke receiving facility.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job Requirements

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