Nutrition Assistant I

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will directly interact with patients and visitors, ensuring all dining areas are safely sanitized, well-stocked, and food is appropriately prepared, taking pride in offering comfort and support.

Every day you will serve nutritious food, meticulously setting up patient trays per menus and requests, including dietary restrictions. You will maintain sanitized food handling areas, accurately portion meals, support team members across food services functions, and manage dish collection and cleaning.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong knowledge of food preparation and production, enjoy helping others, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating keen attention to detail and a commitment to safety and excellent service.

Job Requirements

Required

High School graduate upon hire or

High school GED upon hire or

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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Pay Range

$46.34 - $46.34 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.