Therapeutic Nutrition Kitchen Assistant

Habitat Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Company holidays

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Habitat Health is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Sacramento to support safe, therapeutic nutrition services at our day centers. You will receive vendor-prepped meals, verify temperatures, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment in line with dietary cards and policies.

You will work with the Registered Dietitian to meet diverse diet needs, maintain storage standards, track temperatures, and help ensure safe, compliant meal service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CA Servsafe and Food Handlers Certification required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in food service/preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe, therapeutic nutrition services at day centers.
• Receive vendor-prepped food and prepare for meal service.
• Verify temperatures and record cooling/warming equipment temps.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen area at all times.
• Assist RD in meeting diverse dietary needs and menus.
• Label, date, and manage perishable foods in storage.
• Record inventory and place orders for replacements as needed.
• Follow Habitat Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

CA Servsafe Certification

Food Handlers Certification

Job description

Habitat Health is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Sacramento to support safe, therapeutic nutrition services at our day centers. You will receive vendor-prepped meals, verify temperatures, and maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment in line with dietary cards and policies.

You will work with the Registered Dietitian to meet diverse diet needs, maintain storage standards, track temperatures, and help ensure safe, compliant meal service.