Nutrition Assistant I

CommonSpirit Health•Lakewood, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nutrition Assistant I position is located at St. Anthony Hospital in Lakewood, Colorado, a Level I Trauma Center. St. Anthony Hospital is a state-of-the-art medical campus, home to Flight For Life Colorado, and provides a full range of medical specialties and healthcare services. The hospital has received numerous awards, certifications, and accreditations, including a Magnet designation in 2023. This role is part of a fast-paced, supportive, and team-oriented environment. The Nutrition Assistant I participates in and supports all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations, working with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrating excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff.

Requirements

One year of food service experience required
If a Food Handlers Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma preferred
Cafe experience preferred

Responsibilities

Follows healthcare foodservice 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.
May be responsible for cashiering.
May be responsible for serving in the retail area.
May be responsible for assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays.
May be responsible for performing cold food prep.
May be responsible for performing utility assignments (e.g., dishwashing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment).
May be responsible for performing catering functions and or delivering/picking up catered food.
May be responsible for supporting inventory maintenance duties.
May be responsible for performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans, etc.).
Performs other duties as assigned by leader.