Nutrition Assistant II

Catholic Health Initiatives; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health Initiatives is seeking a Nutrition Assistant in Omaha, NE, to support high-quality food services for patients and staff. You will prepare and deliver meals, assist with prep, and ensure safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Strong attention to detail and customer service are essential. The role emphasizes dietary needs, allergy awareness, and accurate meal portioning, with electronic systems used for diet management and patient data.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred at hire.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals and deliver trays to patients and staff.
• Assist with food preparation and portioning.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and temperature controls.
• Explain basic diet orders to patients and families.
• Use electronic systems for diet management and patient information, and perform cleaning tasks.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma

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.

• Prepares and serves food according to dietary guidelines and recipes, ensuring food safety and allergy awareness.

• Maintains strict adherence to food safety standards, including temperature control, sanitation, and proper food storage/labeling.

• Delivers high-quality patient and customer experiences through accurate meal portioning, appealing presentation, and service recovery.

• Manages patient-specific dietary needs, including therapeutic diets, allergy restrictions, and explains basic diet orders to patients/families.

• Utilizes electronic systems for diet management, patient information, and performs essential cleaning tasks.

Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year of Food Service Experience and

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or

• High School GED General Studies, upon hire and

• Customer Service Experience

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, our focus is patient-centered care. Our level I trauma center and academic medical center campus is designed to heal the body, mind, and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services includes trauma services, heart and vascular care, emergency services, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$15.67 - $22.14 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.