Nutrition Assistant I

Nutrition Assistant I

Northridge Hospital Medical Center is currently seeking a Nutrition Assistant I to join our team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a food service setting and possess a strong work ethic. The Nutrition Assistant I will be responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Uses all equipment correctly and safely: disposal dish machine and steam hose.

Follows standardized recipes: proper serving size, ingredients garnish.

Coordinates and prioritizes daily tasks to reduce non-essential interruptions to an absolute minimum.

Sets up and works efficiently on the tray line as scheduled at the assigned station.

Places items on trays accurately according to the patient menu spreadsheet and plating guide.

Knows basic food preparation techniques, including receiving, storage, preparation, handling, and utilization of leftovers.

Completes cleaning tasks as assigned and maintains a neat and clean workstation.

Utilizes stock and foods in proper order according to freshness dates on the product.

Stores supplies and food in an appropriate manner.

Accepts other duties as assigned.

High School or GED required.

Must have a minimum of one (1) year of recent Food and Nutrition experience in a hospital or related setting.

Fire Safety card required within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers.

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.