Patient Meals & Nutrition Assistant

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support patient meals and staff dining with safe, high-quality food service. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food prep, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety compliance while interacting with patients about dietary needs.

Ideal candidates bring attention to detail, solid customer service, and a commitment to hygiene in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• One year of Food Service or Customer Service experience.
• Food Handler Permit: WA, within 30 Days.
• Preferred: High School Diploma or GED, Cashier experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure food safety compliance and monitor temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage.
• Interact with patients regarding dietary needs and respond to allergy questions.
• Support inventory maintenance and general kitchen duties as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support patient meals and staff dining with safe, high-quality food service. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food prep, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety compliance while interacting with patients about dietary needs.

Ideal candidates bring attention to detail, solid customer service, and a commitment to hygiene in a healthcare setting.