Nutrition Assistant II - Patient Meal Service & Safety

CHI; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support high‑quality patient and staff meals.

You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, ensure food safety, and interact with patients to accommodate dietary needs while maintaining a clean work area.

This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of safe food handling, and customer service excellence in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• One year of food service experience.
• Food Handler Permit: NE within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food per menu and dietary requirements; responds to allergy questions.
• Maintains food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage; avoids cross-contamination.
• Ensures high-quality patient and customer experience with proper portioning and presentation.
• Interacts with patients to address dietary needs and assists with diet orders.

Skills

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, NE is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support high‑quality patient and staff meals.

You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, ensure food safety, and interact with patients to accommodate dietary needs while maintaining a clean work area.

This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of safe food handling, and customer service excellence in a hospital setting.