Nutrition Assistant I: Patient Meal Prep & Service

St.-Mary-Medical-Cente; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to deliver high-quality food service to patients and staff.

You will prepare and deliver meals, assist in food preparation, and maintain a clean, safe dining environment while upholding dietary guidelines and patient-focused service. You will interact with patients to address dietary needs, maintain accurate food temperatures, and support inventory, cleaning, and occasional catering duties as part of a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required at hire.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Customer service and food safety awareness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays to patients and staff.
• Assist with food preparation and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure food safety compliance and monitor temperatures.
• Interact with patients regarding dietary needs.
• Support cafeteria and catering tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to deliver high-quality food service to patients and staff.

You will prepare and deliver meals, assist in food preparation, and maintain a clean, safe dining environment while upholding dietary guidelines and patient-focused service. You will interact with patients to address dietary needs, maintain accurate food temperatures, and support inventory, cleaning, and occasional catering duties as part of a