Patient Nutrition Aide: Meal Service & Diet Support

College Medical Center Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support daily meal service for patients and hospital guests. You will prepare and serve meals following prescribed diets and established service procedures.

You will work with the dietitian and RD, utilize Cerner and department software, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met. This full‑time position requires flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of healthcare food service in a high-volume environment.
• Proficient with Cerner and dietary software to manage proper trays.
• Must obtain Food Handlers Permit for AZ or already have; ServeSafe within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve menu items per recipes and standards.
• Support hospital in food service, nutrition, stocking nourishments, and dishes.
• Follow patient diet restrictions and management.
• Maintain safe, sanitary kitchen and logs; ensure equipment is used properly.
• Maintain kitchen and storage areas following standards and safety rules.
• Complete assigned tasks on duty, adhering to safety policies.
• Complete initial and ongoing training modules on time.

Skills

Food service exp

Cerner software

Dietary guidelines

Consult with RD

ServeSafe cert

Education

High School Diploma or GED

FH or ServeSafe certification

Tools

Cerner system

Dietary software

Job description

College Medical Center Phoenix is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support daily meal service for patients and hospital guests. You will prepare and serve meals following prescribed diets and established service procedures.

You will work with the dietitian and RD, utilize Cerner and department software, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met. This full‑time position requires flexibility for shifts, including weekends and holidays.