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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 ( dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information. One Community. One Mission. One California ( **Pay Range** $23.00 - $24.03 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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