Nutrition Assistant

About the Role

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. You will work with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff. Every day you will ensure food safety and cleanliness and provide customer service within a healthcare foodservice setting, always following established guidelines and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Follow healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures, including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.
• Avoid cross-contamination of foods and adhere to personal hygiene requirements.
• Maintain proper labeling of food products and ensure storage of food, equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines.
• Prepare and serve food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
• Follow organizational standards and guidelines for a high-quality patient and customer experience.
• Ensure proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation.
• Support team members in all areas of food services, including cashier, retail, stocking, cleaning, tray service, dishwashing, food storage, and food prep.

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Cashier experience.

About the Workplace

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. Our commitment to excellence is strengthened through collaboration with Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, expanding our capabilities and offering professional development opportunities.

We are a proud member of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents. This network provides unparalleled opportunities for growth, learning, and making a difference on a larger scale.

Pay

$18.00 - $22.75 per hour.