What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Assistant I position at Northridge Hospital Medical Center?
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 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Nutrition Assistant I - Nutrition Services
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
We are currently seeking a Nutrition Assistant to join our team. The ideal Candidate will have previous experience in a food service setting and possess a strong work ethic. The Food Service Worker Nutrition Assisant will be responsible for assisting with food preparation serving meals and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Responsibilities
- 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 work efficiently on tray line as scheduled at assigned station.
- Places items on trays accurately according to patient menu spread sheet 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 work station.
- Utilizes stock and foods in proper order according to freshness dates on product.
- Stores supplies and food in an appropriate manner.
- Accepts other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School or GED required.
- Must have minimum six (6) months 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.
Salary : $18 - $22