Nutrition Assistant I

About the Role

As a Nutrition Assistant, you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff. You will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service to contribute to a positive dining experience.

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.
• Perform one or more of the following duties:
  • Cashiering
  • Serving in the retail area
  • Assembling, delivering, and retrieving patient trays
  • Performing cold food prep
  • Performing utility assignments (e.g., dishwashing, washing pots and pans, maintaining equipment)
  • Performing catering functions and delivering/picking up catered food
  • Supporting inventory maintenance duties
  • Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans)

Requirements

• One (1) year of Food Service or Customer Service Experience
• Food Handler Permit: Nevada, within 30 Days

Qualifications (Preferred)

• High School Graduate, General Studies, or High School GED
• Cashier experience

About the Workplace

Join Siena Hospital, an integral part of Dignity Health Nevada, the only not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in the region. For over 70 years, Siena Hospital has delivered compassionate, high-quality care to the Henderson and Las Vegas communities, prioritizing the needs of the underserved. The modern Siena Campus, a 326-bed acute care hospital, opened in 2000 and expanded the vital services initially established by the Rose de Lima Campus.

As part of CommonSpirit Health, a national leader operating over 2,200 care sites across 24 states, you will have opportunities for professional growth and the ability to make a profound difference on a grander scale, impacting nearly 1 in 4 U.S. residents.

Pay

$24.39 - $24.39 per hour