Nutrition Assistant

CommonSpirit Health•Mesa, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Hello Humankindness Where You Will Thrive. Where You Will Make a Difference. Where Collaboration Amplifies Care. At AZ General Hospital Mesa, you're not just joining a team – you're becoming a vital part of a community's well-being. As a 50-bed non-profit facility, we're dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to Mesa and its surrounding communities. Every day, you'll see the direct impact of your work, whether it's comforting a patient, collaborating with a colleague, or innovating solutions that improve lives. Our commitment to excellence is further strengthened through our close collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering a broader spectrum of patient care experiences and professional development opportunities. But your impact extends even further. We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states. This vast network means unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, passionate about health equity, and eager to contribute to new, innovative ways of delivering care within a highly collaborative environment, then look no further. This isn't just a job; it's a calling, and you belong right here with us. Come build a fulfilling career where your values align with your work, and your contribution truly matters.

Requirements

One (1) year of food service or customer service experience
Arizona Food Handler Permit or Arizona ServSafe Certification within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED
Cashier experience

Responsibilities

Participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations.
Work with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.
Ensure food safety and cleanliness and provide customer service within a healthcare foodservice setting, always following established guidelines and regulations.
Focus on food safety, providing excellent service, working efficiently and being a reliable team member.
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
Supports team members in all areas of food services including cashier, retail, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage and food prep, etc.