Nutrition Assistant I Job at Dignity Health, Long Beach, CA

  • Dignity Health
  • Long Beach, CA

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our 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 compliance with food safety standards, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs.

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong knowledge of food safety, and excellent customer service, all contributing to a positive dining experience.

  • Follows health care food service 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

Job Requirements
Required
  • High School Graduate or GED

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1923, Dignity Health - St. Mary Medical Center is a 389-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Long Beach, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, and orthopedics. Additionally, St. Mary Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center and received a Healthgrades 5-Star Award for Heart Failure in 2026.

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Pay Range

$25.00 - $25.24 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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