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Nutrition Assistant

St Clare Hospital
Lakewood, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/21/2026
Job Summary and Responsibilities

Make a Real Difference: Join Our Team as a Nutrition Assistant!

As a Nutrition Assistant at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you’ll play an important role in caring for our patients while also helping us care for our community. Through our partnership with Goodr, the food prepared in our hospitals is transformed into more than 4,700 meals for those in need—reducing waste and feeding local families. Your work helps make this possible, turning nourishment into meaningful impact.

Are you passionate about providing excellent service and understand the importance of quality nutrition in a healthcare setting? Virginia Mason Franciscan Health (VMFH) is looking for a caring and detail-oriented Nutrition Assistant to join our fantastic Food Services team!

This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to directly impact the comfort and well-being of our patients, guests, and staff every day.

As a Nutrition Assistant, you'll be involved in:
  • Nourishing Patients & Guests: Playing a key role in preparing, portioning, and serving delicious and aesthetically pleasing meals according to menu and dietary guidelines.
  • Ensuring Safety: Adhering strictly to healthcare food service standards, including temperature monitoring, cross-contamination prevention, proper hygiene, and maintaining clear labeling and storage.
  • Customer Experience Champion: Providing excellent customer service, understanding recipe ingredients to answer allergy questions, and ensuring a positive meal experience.
  • Dynamic Responsibilities: Potentially assisting with a variety of tasks such as:
    • Cashiering and retail service
    • Assembling, delivering, and retrieving patient trays
    • Cold food preparation
    • Dishwashing and equipment maintenance
    • Catering support
    • Inventory assistance
    • General cleaning to maintain a pristine environment.
What We're Looking For:
  • A strong commitment to patient care and customer satisfaction.
  • Attention to detail in food preparation and safety.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn and support all aspects of our food service operations.
If you're ready to contribute to a healthier community with your skills and service, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience
  • One (1) year of Food Service or Customer Service Experience
  • High School Diploma preferred
  • Cashier experience
Licensure and Certifications
  • FHP State Approved: WA
Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Pay Range

$21.84 - $31.14 /hour

Salary : $22 - $31

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