Per Diem Nutrition Assistant

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to support diet planning, calculate portions and assist with patient meals in a busy hospital setting. This role works closely with nursing staff to ensure accuracy and safety in food service.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of customer service or food service experience, familiarity with modified diets, and strong organizational skills; keyboard and

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of customer service or food service experience.
• Minimum of one year experience with patients and nursing staff in a high-volume healthcare setting as a Nutrition Assistant.
• Knowledge of modified diets.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports diet planning by writing, calculating and tabulating diets.
• Performs food service and preparatory tasks as required.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Modified diets

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash registers

Computers

Job description

Position Summary

As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life‑saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada’s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.

Position Summary:

Performs support duties such as, writing, calculating and tabulating diets. Performs food service and preparatory as required.

Job Requirement

Education/Experience

Equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of customer service or food service related experience.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Valid Clark County Health District food handler card.

Additional Position Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year experience with patients and nursing staff in a high volume healthcare or hospital setting as a Nutrition Assistant within the last five (5) years;
• Knowledge of modified diets;
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills.

Knowledge Of:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements

Food and health requirements as governed by federal and state laws and regulations; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; infection control policies and procedures; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.

Skill In:

Computing basic mathematical computations including food measurement conversions; applying food preparation techniques; use of computers and cash registers; maintaining proper sanitation in food handling; using kitchen and cafeteria equipment, e.g., ovens, meat slicers and mixers; communicating effectively with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Mobility to work in a typical culinary setting and use standard equipment, use hand and power tools, walk and stand for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.