Nutrition Assistant I

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. Visit here  dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

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.