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Dignity Health

Nutrition Assistant 2

Oxnard, CA · On-site

$25 - $31.38/hr

Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Nutrition Assistant, you will assist in delivering high ... Collecting patient food preferences and ensuring compliance with prescribed diet orders.

Porter Medical Center

Nutrition Assistant

Middlebury, VT · On-site

$25.48 - $30.46/hr

Kate Davies The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods, distributing and collecting menus on a daily basis, and preparing kitchen production sheets according to patient ...

Porter Medical Center

Nutrition Assistant

Middlebury, VT · On-site

$25.48 - $30.46/hr

Kate Davies The Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assisting in preparing foods, distributing and collecting menus on a daily basis, and preparing kitchen production sheets according to patient ...

Mercy

Nutrition Assistant, PRN

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

Overview The Nutrition Assistant represents Food and Nutrition Services by delivering patient meals. They follow all guidelines with a high expectation for accuracy during delivery, set up, and ...

Mercy

Nutrition Assistant, PRN

Anoka, MN · On-site

$15.75 - $21.50/hr

Overview The Nutrition Assistant represents Food and Nutrition Services by delivering patient meals. They follow all guidelines with a high expectation for accuracy during delivery, set up, and ...

CommonSpirit Health

Nutrition Assistant

Turtle Lake, ND · On-site

$12.25 - $16.75/hr

As our Nutrition Assistant, you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food ... Patient Communication & Education: Explains basic therapeutic diet orders and menus to patients and ...

WhidbeyHealth

Nutrition Assistant

Coupeville, WA · On-site

$20.06 - $36.66/hr

In addition to supporting the nutrition care provided to the patient, this position performs ... May assist with training of new staff to the Food & Nutrition Svcs department. * May be required to ...

Albanymed

Nutrition Assistant

Albany, NY · On-site

$43K - $56K/yr

AMCH - Medical Nutrition Therapy Work Shift: Per Diem (United States of America) Salary Range: $43 ... Completes documentation of patient visits in the electronic medical record. Effectively interacts ...

Whidbey Health

Nutrition Assistant

Coupeville, WA · On-site

$20.06 - $36.66/hr

In addition to supporting the nutrition care provided to the patient, this position performs ... May assist with training of new staff to the Food & Nutrition Svcs department. * May be required to ...

Albany Med

Nutrition Assistant

Albany, NY · On-site

$43K - $56K/yr

AMCH - Medical Nutrition Therapy Work Shift: Per Diem (United States of America) Salary Range: $43 ... Completes documentation of patient visits in the electronic medical record. Effectively interacts ...

WhidbeyHealth

Nutrition Assistant

Coupeville, WA · On-site

$20.06 - $36.66/hr

In addition to supporting the nutrition care provided to the patient, this position performs ... May assist with training of new staff to the Food & Nutrition Svcs department. * May be required to ...

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How much do patient nutrition assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient nutrition assistant in the United States is $21.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a patient nutrition assistant?

Patient Nutrition Assistants are healthcare support professionals who help ensure patients receive meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences while following medical or nutritional guidelines set by healthcare providers. They typically work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities, collaborating with dietitians, nurses, and kitchen staff. Their responsibilities include taking meal orders, delivering food trays, addressing patient dietary concerns, and sometimes assisting with menu planning to accommodate special diets. Their role is essential for patient health, comfort, and recovery, as proper nutrition is a key part of medical care.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a patient nutrition assistant?

To thrive as a Patient Nutrition Assistant, you need knowledge of basic nutrition, food safety, and experience in food service, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with dietary management software, tray line systems, and compliance with food handling regulations is typical. Strong communication, attention to detail, and empathy help you accurately address patient dietary needs and collaborate with healthcare teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring patients receive safe, appropriate meals that support their health and recovery.

What are common challenges faced by patient nutrition assistants, and how can they be addressed?

Patient Nutrition Assistants often encounter challenges such as balancing dietary restrictions with patient preferences, managing high volumes of meal orders, and ensuring clear communication with both patients and clinical staff. To address these, it's important to develop strong organizational skills, be attentive to detail, and stay up to date on hospital dietary guidelines. Effective teamwork and proactive communication with dietitians and nursing staff can also help resolve issues quickly and ensure patients receive appropriate and enjoyable meals.

What is the difference between Patient Nutrition Assistant vs Diet Aide?

AspectPatient Nutrition AssistantDiet Aide
CertificationsTypically requires a nutrition-related certification or trainingMay require basic food service or dietary aide certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilitiesHospitals, nursing homes, food service settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with patient meal planning, monitoring intake, supporting diet ordersPreparing and serving meals, assisting with food service tasks

The Patient Nutrition Assistant primarily focuses on supporting patient-specific dietary needs and monitoring intake within healthcare settings, often requiring specialized nutrition knowledge. In contrast, the Diet Aide typically handles food preparation and service tasks in various food service environments. While both roles involve working in healthcare or food service settings, the Patient Nutrition Assistant has a more clinical focus on patient care related to nutrition.

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Infographic showing various Patient Nutrition Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,686 per year, or $22 per hour.

NUTRITION ASSISTANT 2

French Hospital Medical Center

San Luis Obispo, CA

$25 - $29.81/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description


Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Nutrition Assistant, you will assist in delivering high-quality, safe, and efficient food services to patients and staff.
Every day you will prepare and deliver meal trays, assist with food preparation, maintain cleanliness, ensure food safety compliance, and interact with patients regarding dietary needs.
To be successful, you will demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong food safety knowledge, and excellent customer service, contributing to a positive dining experience.
  • Prepares and serves food within guidelines of menu and dietary requirements using required kitchen utensils and equipment. Maintains knowledge of recipe ingredients to respond to food allergy questions or requests.
  • Follows healthcare foodservice 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.
  • Follows organizational standards and guidelines for a high quality patient and customer experience. Ensures proper meal portioning and an aesthetically pleasing presentation. Provides service recovery efforts and escalates to leadership as needed.
  • May be responsible for one or more of the following:

    • Following therapeutic diet modifications and guidelines including allergy restrictions for all patient meal trays, nourishment, snacks and supplements

    • Printing, providing and following production tool and/or electronic meal tallies/differentials for food preparation

    • Explaining basic therapeutic diet orders and menus and responding to questions from patients and family members. Escalating additional patient nutrition questions or needs to appropriate clinical support team members.

    • Collecting patient food preferences and ensuring compliance with prescribed diet orders. Distributing food preferences to kitchen for menu planning in a timely manner.

    • Operating electronic diet office software and tools following established procedures and protocols.

    • Navigating electronic health records to access patient diet orders and nutritional reports.

    • Performing general cleaning of equipment and work areas (e.g., cleaning the tray line, equipment, coolers, office area, and emptying trash cans, etc.)

Job RequirementsRequired
  • One (1) year foodservice experience and
  • High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
  • High School GED General Studies, upon hire or
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience
  • None, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

One Community. One Mission. One California 


Pay Range
$25.00 - $29.81 /hour

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