Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health • Long Beach, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will assist in delivering 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 compliance with food safety standards, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of food safety, and excellent customer service, all contributing to a positive dining experience.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Follows health care food service 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED