Nutrition Assistant I

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant I you will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. You will play an integral role in ensuring that our food service processes are carried out efficiently and effectively.

Every day you will work alongside facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care to our patients. Your contributions will help ensure that we meet the dietary and wellness needs of those we serve.

To be successful in your role you will demonstrate excellent customer service to patients guests and staff. Your commitment to a positive and professional experience is essential to supporting our teams mission.

• Follow healthcare foodservice industry standards and regulations including monitoring food temperatures preventing cross-contamination and adhering to strict personal hygiene and sanitation requirements.

• Maintain proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products equipment and machinery in accordance with facility guidelines.

• Prepare and serve food based on menu and dietary requirements utilizing necessary kitchen equipment while remaining knowledgeable of ingredients to address food allergy requests.

• Ensure a high-quality customer experience by following organizational standards for proper meal portioning and aesthetically pleasing presentation.

• Perform essential operational tasks including cashiering retail service cold food preparation and the assembly delivery and retrieval of patient trays.

• Complete necessary utility and maintenance assignments such as dishwashing catering support inventory management and general cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• No experience necessary

• If a Food Handler Permit is a requirement by your state county or local health code you must obtain it within 30 days of hire or what is required by your state county or local health code.*

  • Arizona - Maricopa Yavapai - ANSI Accredited FHP or ServSafe
  • California - Riverside San Bernardino San Diego
  • Kansas - Leavenworth
  • Kentucky - Jessamine Fayette Madison Montgomery
  • Nebraska - Lancaster
  • Nevada - Clark
  • Oregon
  • Texas - ANSI Accredited FHP or Servsafe
  • Utah
  • Washington - Food Handler Permit required upon hire

Preferred

• High School Diploma
• Cashier experience

Where Youll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Cancer Center Emergency Department Level III Trauma Center Imaging Services Acute Inpatient Rehab Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorados home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. Its an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak Garden of the Gods and some of Colorados top destination resorts you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career youve always wanted.

Required Experience:

Junior IC