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Responsibilities

**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.

Qualifications

+ High School or GED required.

+ Must have a minimum of six (6) months 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.

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 here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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Pay Range

$23.00 - $23.11 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.