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Lead Nutrition Assistant

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Glendale, California
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The posted compensation range of $25.00 - $27.27 /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 2026-494045 Employment Type PRN Department Nutrition Services Hours/Pay Period 8 Shift Varies Weekly Schedule 12:30 pm -9:00 pm weekends and holidays some am shifts Remote No Category Dietary

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Lead Nutrition Assistant, you will help deliver 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 food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs.

To be successful, you'll show attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.

  • Ensures employees follow healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines, and procedures, including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes. Ensures processes and standards are met to avoid cross-contamination. Ensures employees adhere to hygiene, food labeling, and food storage standards and maintains tools and equipment according to regulations and facility guidelines.
  • Leads food and nutrition service employees, including ensuring menu and diet accuracy, proper meal portioning, presentation and delivery, patient discharge follow-up, etc. Provides direction and development to staff not adhering to policies and procedures.
  • Oversees food preparation and service to ensure the guidelines of menu and dietary requirements are met. Maintains foundational knowledge of recipe ingredients and food allergies to respond appropriately to dietary questions and concerns. Assists team members in applying organizational procedures and protocols to reduce the occurrence of errors related to dietary guidelines.
  • Trains new and existing employees to follow departmental policies and procedures. Assesses training progress and provides constructive feedback for improved performance. Supports leadership in employee performance reviews. Supports leadership in the training of nutrition services team members related to areas such as therapeutic diets, retail responsibilities, and other departmental areas.

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

Job Requirements

Required

  • Two (2) years of experience in food service or
  • one (1) year of hospital nutrition experience and
  • High School Graduate, General Studies, upon hire or
  • High School GED General Studies, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health - Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 70,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care and surgical services. Additionally, Glendale Memorial Hospital 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 a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

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