Nutrition Assistant I

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Nutrition Assistant I, you will help deliver high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff. Every day, you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs. To be successful, you'll show attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience. 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 This position is represented by CHEU and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Job Requirements Required High School Graduate, General Studies, upon hire or High School GED General Studies, upon hire or Equivalent combination of education and experience Where You'll Work Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services, including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care, and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery. One Community. One Mission. One California ( Pay Range $25.00 - $25.00 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dignity Health