Nutrition Assistant, Full-Time, Day Shift

Adventist Health•Simi Valley, CA

About The Position

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening. Job Summary: Provides clinical dietetic services by ensuring the diet ordered by physician is received by the patient. Assists in clerical duties for Nutrition Services department.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Technical experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

Distributes and collects selected menus from patients timely and completely.
Assists patient with menu selection as needed.
Evaluates all food items served to patients for quality and temperature.
Follows all sanitation guidelines regarding food handling including the use of hairnet and hand washing.
Considers age related factors when dealing with patient/guest.
Prepares meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
Prepares required reports and monitors food to ensure high quality.
Delivers dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
Cleans food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware.
Discards leftovers and take out garbage.
Stocks ingredients and monitor inventory.
Assists in keeping track of expenses and menu planning.
Helps maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
Monitors and assists in the diet office and kitchen procedures to ensure patient needs are being met, including provision of nourishments and menu selection.
Maintains and stocks patient snack cart and distributes to patients per diet orders.
Maintains high quality, safe food as specified by Nutritional Food Services and all basic food handling guidelines as specified by Local, State, and Federal agencies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.