Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health • Westminster, CO

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About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant I participates in and supports healthcare foodservice operations, working alongside facility staff to provide nutritional care to patients and help meet the dietary and wellness needs of those served. The role requires excellent customer service and a positive, professional experience for patients, guests, and staff.

The Nutrition Assistant follows foodservice standards and regulations, including food-temperature monitoring, cross-contamination prevention, personal hygiene, and sanitation. Responsibilities also include labeling and storing food products and equipment properly; preparing and serving meals according to menus and dietary requirements; knowing ingredients to respond to food-allergy requests; and presenting meals according to portioning and presentation standards. Operational duties include cashiering, retail service, cold food preparation, assembling and delivering patient trays, dishwashing, catering support, inventory management, and cleaning equipment and work areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No experience necessary.
• Obtain a food handler permit within 30 days of hire, or within the period required by the applicable state, county, or local health code, if a permit is required for the location. Listed jurisdiction-specific requirements include ANSI-accredited food handler permits or ServSafe in certain locations and a permit upon hire in Washington.

Nice To Haves

• Cashier experience.
• High school diploma (listed as preferred).

Responsibilities

• Follow healthcare foodservice standards and regulations, including monitoring food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and meeting personal hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain proper labeling and storage of food products, equipment, and machinery according to facility guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food according to menus and dietary requirements, using necessary kitchen equipment and knowing ingredients to address food-allergy requests.
• Follow organizational standards for meal portioning and presentation to provide a high-quality customer experience.
• Perform cashiering, retail service, and cold food preparation.
• Assemble, deliver, and retrieve patient trays.
• Complete utility and maintenance tasks, including dishwashing, catering support, inventory management, and cleaning equipment and work areas.
• Provide customer service to patients, guests, and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED