Nutrition Attendant

Providence; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center in Mission Viejo, CA seeks a Nutrition Services Assistant to support patients across all ages with menu modification, tray assembly, and food service priorities. Under supervision you will interview patient preferences and assist with delivering nourishments while participating in performance improvement initiatives.

The role blends clinical nutrition with strong customer service in a community-focused hospital that values compassionate care

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in food service or a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate menu activities for patients of all ages.
• Deliver and assemble trays and tallies; interview preferences to assess nutritional needs.
• Assist with performance improvement activities.

Skills

Food service

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics

Job description

Under general supervision acts as liaison between the patient (infant, adolescent, adult, and geriatric), nursing and Nutritional Care Services. Performs menu activities for patients of all ages including infant, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Job requires both clinical nutrition and customer service skills. Job duties include menu modification, delivery, collection, and tallies; patient food preference interview to determine nutritional risk and special food needs; tray delivery and assembly; and performance improvement activities.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• 6 months experience in a food service/customer oriented field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics, in accredited program.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.