Patient Nutrition Assistant - Safe, Caring Meals

Dignity Health; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 72,462,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support high-quality, safe, and efficient food service for patients and staff.

You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while interacting with patients regarding dietary needs. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of food safety, and excellent customer service to contribute

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Follows health care food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures, including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.
• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high-quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support high-quality, safe, and efficient food service for patients and staff.

You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while interacting with patients regarding dietary needs. The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of food safety, and excellent customer service to contribute