Nutrition Assistant

Overview

Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research.

St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Joseph's is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospital's patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph's. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. St. Josephs is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers.

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Responsibilities

• Participates in and supports all aspects of healthcare food service operations.

• Works with facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care and demonstrates excellent customer service to patients, guests and staff.

• Follows healthcare food service industry standards, regulations, guidelines and procedures including monitoring and maintaining food temperatures during cooking, holding, and storage processes.

• Avoids cross contamination of foods and adheres to personal hygiene requirements.

• Maintains proper labeling of food products and ensures storage of food equipment, and machinery per regulations and facility guidelines. This is a PRN (Per Diem or As Needed) Position that is non-benfitted. Flat rate of pay for this role is $18.81/hour

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalant combination of education and experience

• ServSafe® Allergen certification within 30 days of hireServSafe® Food Handlers Card within 30 days of hire

Pay Range

$18.00 - $19.94 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.