Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health • Lakewood, CO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Nutrition Assistant follows foodservice standards and regulations, including food-temperature monitoring, cross-contamination prevention, personal hygiene, sanitation, and proper labeling and storage. The role prepares and serves food according to menus and dietary requirements, uses kitchen equipment, and understands ingredients to respond to food-allergy requests. It also supports meal portioning and presentation, cashiering and retail service, cold food preparation, patient-tray assembly, delivery and retrieval, dishwashing, catering, inventory management, and cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or 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, where a permit is required. The posting lists jurisdiction-specific requirements, including ANSI-accredited food handler training or ServSafe in certain locations and a permit upon hire in Washington.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• Cashier experience.

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 protocols for food products, equipment, and machinery according to facility guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food based on menus and dietary requirements, using necessary kitchen equipment and knowing ingredients to address food-allergy requests.
• Portion and present meals according to organizational standards 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