What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nutrition Assistant I: Patient Nutrition Services position at Hoag Health System?
Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Nutrition Assistant (NA) displays and practice a work-style that reflects the mission, vision and values of the department and hospital. Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct. Participates in the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process by completing appropriate forms and preventative maintenance logs.
The Nutrition Assistant (NA) is responsible for delivering nutrition service to patients. This involves obtaining meal selections utilizing a computerized tablet in the electronic diet office system; obtaining and documenting food preferences (likes, dislikes, allergies, and cultural or special dietary needs); utilizing safe food handling practices; prepares foods to meet the dietary needs of the patient; actively participates on trayline for accurate tray set-up; deliver and retrieve trays according to established patient safety guidelines.
The NA works under the direction of the Nutrition Assistant Lead, the Patient Care Supervisors and the Patient Services Operations Manager. The NA also collaborates and takes direction from the clinical nutrition staff as well as working closely with nursing to ensure patient satisfaction. Contributes to positive customer relations especially with regard to customer service by assuring high quality service and that sanitation standards are met.
The NA will perform all other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor or manager.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required: High school graduate or equivalent.
Preferred
N/A
License Preferred
N/A
Certifications Required
N/A
Certifications Preferred
ServSafe Certification
About Us
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The Nutrition Assistant (NA) displays and practice a work-style that reflects the mission, vision and values of the department and hospital. Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct. Participates in the continuous quality improvement (CQI) process by completing appropriate forms and preventative maintenance logs.
The Nutrition Assistant (NA) is responsible for delivering nutrition service to patients. This involves obtaining meal selections utilizing a computerized tablet in the electronic diet office system; obtaining and documenting food preferences (likes, dislikes, allergies, and cultural or special dietary needs); utilizing safe food handling practices; prepares foods to meet the dietary needs of the patient; actively participates on trayline for accurate tray set-up; deliver and retrieve trays according to established patient safety guidelines.
The NA works under the direction of the Nutrition Assistant Lead, the Patient Care Supervisors and the Patient Services Operations Manager. The NA also collaborates and takes direction from the clinical nutrition staff as well as working closely with nursing to ensure patient satisfaction. Contributes to positive customer relations especially with regard to customer service by assuring high quality service and that sanitation standards are met.
The NA will perform all other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor or manager.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Required: High school graduate or equivalent.
Preferred
- Previous food service, customer service and/or hospital experience. College students with RD, DTR majors or related fields desired. Computer skills preferred. Knowledge of therapeutic diets preferred.
- Previous exposure to the hospital environment.
N/A
License Preferred
N/A
Certifications Required
N/A
Certifications Preferred
ServSafe Certification
About Us
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.
For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.
Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.
Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.
To learn more about Hoag’s awards and accreditations, visit: https://www.hoag.org/about-hoag/awards-accreditations/ .
Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.