Nutrition Associate I - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)
About The Position
The Nutrition Associate I maintains state and federally mandated safety and cleanliness standards while supporting food service operations in a healthcare setting. Duties include hot and cold food preparation; kitchen and equipment sanitation; tray-line meal assembly, delivery, and retrieval; stocking patient nourishment rooms and other patient care areas, as well as the physician lounge; retail and catering preparation, setup, and service; cash register operation; and receiving, inventorying, and stocking food and supplies. The role also helps ensure the accuracy of therapeutic diets and allergen information in service delivery. The position requires knowledge of hospital and department policies, effective communication and interpersonal relationships, reliable attendance and punctuality, and compliance with safety requirements and organizational standards. The role supports NorthBay Health’s True North Values: Nurture Care, Own It, Respect Relationships, Build Trust, and Hardwire Excellence.
Requirements
- Current Safe Food Handler’s certificate required.
- One year of food service experience within the last three years, including hot and cold food production and customer service.
- Knowledge of sanitation, safety, and infection control procedures.
- High school graduate preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Healthcare or institutional food service experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain current knowledge of hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Maintain effective communication and interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, coworkers, and management.
- Report to work as scheduled, use the Kronos time card system as instructed, and comply with departmental attendance and punctuality policies.
- Follow hospital and departmental safety policies to prevent injuries and exposures.
- Meet or exceed organizational standards for Joint Commission, CMS, CDPH, local health departments, and environmental safety agencies.
- Prepare hot and cold foods; sanitize kitchen facilities and equipment; assemble, deliver, and retrieve tray-line meals.
- Stock patient nourishment rooms, other patient care areas, and the physician lounge.
- Prepare, set up, and serve retail and catering food; operate a cash register.
- Receive, inventory, and stock food and supplies.
- Help ensure accuracy of therapeutic diets and allergen information in service delivery.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Long-term care coverage
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and bereavement
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Education reimbursement for eligible roles
- Professional development and training programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness programs
- Recognition programs
- Shift differentials
- Market-based compensation review and increases, subject to approval and organizational performance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
