Onsite Hospital Nutrition Attendant: Patient Meals

CH_050 Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca, Inc.; Hayts Corner (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cayuga Health is hiring a Nutrition Attendant at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The role involves assembling and delivering patient meals, maintaining sanitation, and supporting food service operations across hospital units and retail dining areas. Paid training is provided, no prior healthcare experience is required.

Onsite location with days and evenings shifts. Location: Cayuga Medical Center, 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY. Periodic travel to other Cayuga Health campuses may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or appropriate working papers.
• Ability to follow food safety procedures and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn and participate in on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and deliver patient meals using proper portion control and food safety standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitary food service areas and equipment per policies and regs.
• Manage and deliver nutrition supplies to hospital units.
• Support retail food service, catering, and events through food preparation and service tasks.
• Communicate effectively and assist with related responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Food safety procedures

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

No prior experience required

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Associate degree in Nutrition or Hospitality

Job description

Cayuga Health is hiring a Nutrition Attendant at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY. The role involves assembling and delivering patient meals, maintaining sanitation, and supporting food service operations across hospital units and retail dining areas. Paid training is provided, no prior healthcare experience is required.

Onsite location with days and evenings shifts. Location: Cayuga Medical Center, 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY. Periodic travel to other Cayuga Health campuses may be required.