Nutrition Assistant I

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will help patients and staff receive high-quality, safe, and efficient food services so they can have a positive dining experience focused on their dietary needs and preferences.

Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, and maintain cleanliness and food safety compliance. You will be expected to seamlessly interact with patients, handle cashiering, serve in the retail area, assemble and retrieve patient trays, perform cold food prep, and manage various utility assignments including dishwashing and general cleaning.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, possess strong food safety knowledge, and provide excellent customer service.

Follows healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Avoids cross-contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements. Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations & facility guidelines.

• Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
• Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation

May be responsible for one or more of the following:

• Cashiering
• Serving in the retail area

• Assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays
• Performing cold food prep
• Performing utility assignments (e.g., dishwashing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment)
• Performing catering functions and or delivering/picking up catered food
• Supporting inventory maintenance duties
• Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans, etc.)

Job Requirements

Required

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

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

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