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Nutrition Assistant II

Mercy Hospital Folsom Folsom, California
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The posted compensation range of $34.95 - $40.29 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2026-496424 Employment Type Seasonal/Casual/OnCall/Supplemental Department Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period .01 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Varies Remote No Category Nurse Assistant

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant II, you will play a crucial role in our Dietary and Nutrition Services department, contributing to all facets of our healthcare foodservice operations. You'll work collaboratively with facility staff to deliver optimal nutritional care and demonstrate outstanding customer service to patients, guests, and colleagues.

 Every day you will ensure adherence to stringent food safety standards, including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures across all stages, preventing cross-contamination, and proper labeling and storage of food products.You'll be responsible for preparing and serving meals according to menu guidelines and dietary requirements, including knowledge of recipe ingredients and food allergy information.

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding and commitment to healthcare foodservice industry standards, regulations, and guidelines.

  • Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
  • 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 and facility guidelines.
  • Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation. Provides service recovery efforts and escalates to leadership as needed.
Job Requirements

Required

  • One (1) year food service experience.
  • High School GED General Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1989, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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