CAMARILLO, CAPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Dignity Health.

• Job overview

  The Nutrition Assistant 1 at Dignity Health supports the dietary team by assisting in meal preparation and ensuring nutritional care for patients and residents.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves preparing and serving meals according to dietary guidelines, maintaining cleanliness and safety, managing food inventory, providing customer service, collaborating with dietitians, handling special dietary needs, keeping records, and participating in ongoing training.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers an hourly pay range of $24.00 to $26.44 and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates need a High School Diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Career development

  The job includes ongoing training and education to keep skills updated and improve best practices.

• Work environment and culture

  The company values compassion, community health, and innovation, with a focus on caring for vulnerable populations in a supportive environment.

• Company information

  Dignity Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a large healthcare organization with over 700 care sites across the U.S., committed to building healthy communities and advocating for the vulnerable.

• Team overview

  The candidate will join the Dietary team at St. John’s Hospital Camarillo, working collaboratively with Registered Dietitians and other staff.

• Job location and travel

  The position is based at St. John’s Hospital Camarillo, California.

Company overview

Dignity Health is a healthcare organization that operates hospitals and ancillary care facilities across the United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona. They generate revenue through patient services, including acute care, outpatient services, and specialized medical treatments. Founded in 1986, Dignity Health has a mission rooted in providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable healthcare, with a strong emphasis on community service and social justice. They are part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the largest nonprofit health systems in the country.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to highlight experience in meal preparation, food portioning, and serving, emphasizing adherence to dietary guidelines and safety standards relevant to Dignity Health's Nutrition Assistant I role.

• Showcase your ability to maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food service areas, along with skills in inventory management and collaboration with dietary staff, which are key responsibilities in this position.

• Apply through multiple platforms including Dignity Health's official careers page, CommonSpirit Health's job portal, and LinkedIn to maximize your chances of visibility and consideration.

• Connect with current Nutrition Services staff or Registered Dietitians at Dignity Health on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on their commitment to patient care or asking about the team culture and training opportunities.

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