Overview

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 - Dietary

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Per Diem

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 Nutrition Assistant 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.

Pay Range

$23.00 - $23.11 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.