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Nutrition Assistant - Westchester Behavioral Health - Per Diem - Rotating Shifts

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Listed compensation

$28/hr

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Job Description

Location: White Plains, New York

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Description

Be the Face of Good Nutrition and Quality Customer Service

At NewYork-Presbyterian, Nutrition Assistants deliver warm smiles, friendly conversations and healthy meals that soothe the soul. The relationships they build with patients cultivate good health, healing and comfort while ensuring a warm and friendly, welcoming environment day after day. If you’re ready to provide the highest quality and most compassionate care to our patients and their families, explore the following position:

Nutrition Assistant - Westchester Behavioral Health - Per Diem - Rotating Shifts

Serve as a valued member of the team and provide essential support and superior customer service to our inpatient behavioral health patient population.

In this role, you'll perform routine food service in all areas of food and nutrition department, including clerical and cleaning duties for meal preparation and protocols to ensure quality meal service in accordance with established policies and procedures.

In addition, take accurate measurement of food and the service of food according to tray ticket and Provider's diet order and care plan. Work closely with the unit Registered Dietitian to ensure their care plan is carried out in order to see progress in the patient's nutritional status.

You'll maintain the cleanliness of the unit dining room and pantry, ensure food safety guidelines are followed, perform patient verification, and protect patients from food allergens. Additionally, label and date food items according to policy and provide customer service to our patients.

This Nutrition Assistant also covers other positions in the department, such as retail, cold production, and sanitation.

This is a per diem position with variably shifts between the hours of 5:30am-6:30pm, primarily requiring weekend/holiday coverage.

  • Preferred Criteria
  • Extensive customer service experience and a desire to Put Patients First
  • Prior food service experience in the hotel, restaurant, or retail industry
  • Required Criteria
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to read, comprehend, speak, and follow simple oral and written instructions in English
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic
  • Ability to understand and use equipment and cleaning compounds

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

  • NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.
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Salary Range

$28.00/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

Key Responsibilities

The Nutrition Assistant provides essential food service support, including meal preparation, tray delivery, and maintaining the cleanliness of the dining area. They work closely with Registered Dietitians to ensure patient care plans are followed while providing compassionate customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and the ability to follow oral and written instructions in English. Basic computer skills, arithmetic proficiency, and the ability to use cleaning compounds are required.

Key Skills

Clerical dutiesCommunication

Healthcare Professional Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

healthcare pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in White Plains

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$872k
Typical market rent
$3,262/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.