Per Diem Nutrition Assistant — Hospital Diet Support

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

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