Nutrition Assistant II

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital is seeking a Nutrition Assistant II to deliver high-quality, safe food services to patients and staff in a hospital setting.

You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, monitor food safety, and interact with patients about dietary needs, contributing to a positive dining experience. Strong customer service and attention to detail are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 1 year of foodservice experience or equivalent
• High School Diploma or GED at hire
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• Food safety knowledge is required
• None, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food within menu and dietary guidelines using kitchen utensils and equipment
• Deliver meal trays and assist with food preparation
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety standards and labeling procedures
• Ensure proper meal portioning and presentation; respond to allergy questions
• Provide service recovery and escalate issues to leadership as needed

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant II, you will help deliver 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'll show attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.

• 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 and facility guidelines.

• Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high-quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation. Provides service recovery efforts and escalates to leadership as needed.

This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of foodservice experience and

• High School Graduate, General Studies, upon hire or

• High School GED General Studies, upon hire or

• Equivalent combination of education and experience

• None, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care, and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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Pay Range

$25.00 - $25.00 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.