Nutrition Assistant I

St Anthony North Hospital • Westminster, CO

4d • $18 - $27

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 their dietary and wellness needs. The role requires excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff, along with adherence to foodservice standards and regulations.

Responsibilities include monitoring food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, following personal hygiene and sanitation requirements, maintaining food labeling and storage protocols, and preparing and serving food according to menus and dietary requirements. The assistant uses kitchen equipment and must be knowledgeable about ingredients to respond to food allergy requests. The role also supports meal presentation and portioning, cashiering and retail service, cold food preparation, patient tray assembly and delivery, dishwashing, catering, 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 timeframe required by applicable state, county, or local health code, if such a permit is required. Some listed jurisdictions specify ANSI-accredited FHP or ServSafe, and Washington requires a permit upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.
• Cashier experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow foodservice standards and regulations, including monitoring food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and following hygiene and sanitation requirements.
• Maintain proper labeling and storage of food products, equipment, and machinery in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food according to menus and dietary requirements, using kitchen equipment and addressing food allergy requests based on ingredient knowledge.
• Portion and present meals according to organizational standards to support a high-quality customer experience.
• Perform cashiering and retail service, prepare cold foods, and assemble, deliver, and retrieve patient trays.
• Complete utility and maintenance assignments, 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