Patient-Focused Hospital Nutrition Assistant

Mercy Hospital Of Bakersfield; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support patient meal service and staff dining. You will help prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, and maintain clean, safe work areas while following dietary guidelines.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, food safety, and excellent customer service to ensure a positive dining experience for patients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED upon hire.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• None, upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver patient meal trays and assist with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety compliance in work areas.
• Monitor temperatures and prevent cross-contamination during cooking, holding, and storage.
• Assist with cashiering or serving in the retail area, when required.
• Support inventory maintenance and general cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support patient meal service and staff dining. You will help prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, and maintain clean, safe work areas while following dietary guidelines.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, food safety, and excellent customer service to ensure a positive dining experience for patients and colleagues.