Per Diem Nutrition Assistant

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas seeks a Nutrition Assistant to support diet calculations, meal preparation, and food service operations. The role emphasizes accuracy in diet tabulation and adherence to safety standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of customer service or food service experience, plus a valid Clark County Health District food handler card. Knowledge of modified diets is preferred.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of customer service or food service experience.
• Knowledge of modified diets.
• Valid Clark County Health District food handler card.

Responsibilities

• Writes, calculates and tabulates diets as part of food service.
• Performs food service and preparatory tasks as required.

Skills

Food measurement

Food preparation

Communication

Sanitation

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

Preference will be given to applicants who document the following

• 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

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.