Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health•Las Vegas, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus, a faith-based healthcare system with over 70 years of compassionate care. As a valued member of our team, you'll contribute to southern Nevada's only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system, guided by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. Dignity Health is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, patient-centered care, with a special focus on serving the poor and underserved. At San Martín, we foster a holistic environment that nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. Our 147-bed facility in Las Vegas is designed with both patient well-being and employee comfort in mind. We are also a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network provides unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and making a profound difference on a grander scale. If you are passionate about a career where your skills are valued, your compassion is celebrated, and your work contributes to a greater purpose, we invite you to explore opportunities at Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus. Join our family and continue the Sisters' mission of serving people in need, while building a rewarding future for yourself.

Requirements

High School Graduate/ General Studies
Food Handler Permit: Nevada, within 30 Days

Responsibilities

Assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff.
Prepare and deliver meal trays.
Assist with food preparation.
Maintain cleanliness.
Ensure food safety compliance.
Interact with patients regarding dietary needs.
Follow health-care food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.
Avoid cross-contamination of foods and adhere to personal hygiene requirements.
Maintain proper labeling of food products and ensure storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations & facility guidelines.
Prepare and serve food within guidelines of menu & dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment.
Maintain knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
Follow organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience.
Ensure proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
May be responsible for one or more of the following: Cashiering, Serving in the retail area, Assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays, Performing cold food prep, Performing utility assignments (e.g., dishwashing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment), Performing catering functions and or delivering/picking up catered food, Supporting inventory maintenance duties, Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans, etc.).