Nutrition Assistant I

Where You’ll Work

St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs is a 24-hour Skilled Nursing Facility where we create a safe, comfortable, and compassionate home for our residents. We are committed to providing excellent physical, mental, and spiritual care to enable our residents to have a high level of independence and be able to enjoy all that our center has to offer. Our dedicated team has access to the resources and tools required to provide our residents with the best quality of life, while also experiencing a professional environment where our staff can thrive and continue to excel in their career. Surrounded by wildlife, our 110-bed facility offers a picturesque Colorado setting and an atmosphere filled with encouragement, laughter, kindness, and teamwork. If you are passionate about providing the highest quality of care and enriching the lives of residents, we invite you to apply to our team!

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nutrition Assistant I, you will participate in and support all aspects of healthcare foodservice operations. You will play an integral role in ensuring that our food service processes are carried out efficiently and effectively.

Every day, you will work alongside facility staff to provide optimal nutritional care to our patients. Your contributions will help ensure that we meet the dietary and wellness needs of those we serve.

To be successful in your role, you will demonstrate excellent customer service to patients, guests, and staff. Your commitment to a positive and professional experience is essential to supporting our team’s mission.

• Follow healthcare foodservice industry standards and regulations, including monitoring food temperatures, preventing cross-contamination, and adhering to strict personal hygiene and sanitation requirements.

• Maintain proper labeling and storage protocols for all food products, equipment, and machinery in accordance with facility guidelines.

• Prepare and serve food based on menu and dietary requirements, utilizing necessary kitchen equipment while remaining knowledgeable of ingredients to address food allergy requests.

• Ensure a high-quality customer experience by following organizational standards for proper meal portioning and aesthetically pleasing presentation.

• Perform essential operational tasks, including cashiering, retail service, cold food preparation, and the assembly, delivery, and retrieval of patient trays.

• Complete necessary utility and maintenance assignments, such as dishwashing, catering support, inventory management, and general cleaning of equipment and work areas.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
• No experience necessary 

• If a Food Handler Permit is a requirement by your state, county or local health code, you must obtain it within 30 days of hire or what is required by your state, county or local health code.*

  • Arizona - Maricopa, Yavapai - ANSI Accredited FHP or ServSafe
  • California - Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego
  • Kansas - Leavenworth
  • Kentucky - Jessamine, Fayette, Madison, Montgomery
  • Nebraska - Lancaster
  • Nevada - Clark
  • Oregon
  • Texas - ANSI Accredited FHP or Servsafe
  • Utah 
  • Washington - Food Handler Permit required upon hire

Preferred

• High School Diploma
• Cashier experience