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Nutrition Assistant 1 Southwest Facility

Dignity Health, Bakersfield, CA, United States


Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Nutrition Assistant, you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff. Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs. To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

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.

May be responsible for one or more of the following:

Cashiering

Serving in the retail area

Assembling, delivering and retrieving patient trays

Performing cold food prep

Performing utility assignments (e.g., dishwashing, washing pots & pans, maintaining equipment)

Performing catering functions and/or delivering/picking up catered food

Supporting inventory maintenance duties

Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., mopping, sweeping, emptying trash cans).

Job Requirements
Required

High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or

High School GED General Studies, upon hire or

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work
Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 229-bed acute care hospital located in Bakersfield, California. It provides comprehensive healthcare services.

Pay Range
$24.00 – $24.00 per hour

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