Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Nutrition Assistant

Clinical Support & Patient AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGlendale, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school education, General Educational Development credential, or equivalent is required.
All required vaccinations must be received as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
The associate must satisfy applicable employment eligibility verification requirements through E-Verify.

Responsibilities

Distribute and collect selected patient menus promptly and completely, assisting patients with menu selection as needed.
Evaluate food items served to patients for quality and temperature, and follow sanitation guidelines for food handling, including hairnet use and hand washing.
Consider age-related factors when interacting with patients and guests.
Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook.
Prepare required reports and monitor food to ensure high quality.
Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms.
Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels, and silverware.
Discard leftovers and remove garbage.
Stock ingredients and monitor inventory.
Assist with tracking expenses and menu planning.
Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
Monitor and assist with diet-office and kitchen procedures to ensure patient needs are met, including providing nourishments and selecting menus.
Maintain and stock the patient snack cart and distribute snacks to patients according to diet orders.
Maintain high-quality, safe food in accordance with Nutrition Services requirements and applicable local, state, and federal food-handling guidelines.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An Associate’s or Technical Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Technical experience is preferred.

Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area's leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905.

Job Summary:

Provides clinical dietetic services by ensuring the diet ordered by physician is received by the patient. Assists in clerical duties for Nutrition Services department.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Technical experience: Preferred

Essential Functions:

Distributes and collects selected menus from patients timely and completely. Assists patient with menu selection as needed. Evaluates all food items served to patients for quality and temperature. Follows all sanitation guidelines regarding food handling including the use of hairnet and hand washing.
Considers age related factors when dealing with patient/guest. Prepares meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook. Prepares required reports and monitors food to ensure high quality. Delivers dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
Cleans food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware. Discards leftovers and take out garbage. Stocks ingredients and monitor inventory. Assists in keeping track of expenses and menu planning. Helps maintain kitchen equipment and appliances.
Monitors and assists in the diet office and kitchen procedures to ensure patient needs are being met, including provision of nourishments and menu selection. Maintains and stocks patient snack cart and distributes to patients per diet orders.
Maintains high quality, safe food as specified by Nutritional Food Services and all basic food handling guidelines as specified by Local, State, and Federal agencies.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.56. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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