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Healthcare Nutrition Support Associate

Express Employment ProfessionalLihue, HI
Job Category

Food Service & Preparation

Job Type

Hourly

Employment Type

Temp to Hire

Work Hours

Full-time

Compensation

$21$22per hour

Hiring Manager
Jessica LessaryEmployment Specialist
Recruiter
Jessica LessaryEmployment Specialist

This job was last updated on February 24, 2026 5:20 PM.

Location: Kauaʻi, HI
Pay: $21.00–$22.00 per hour
Schedule: Rotating 8-hour shifts
Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

A respected healthcare facility on Kauaʻi is seeking a dependable Dietary Aide to support its Food and Nutrition Services department. This role plays an important part in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals to patients, visitors, and staff while supporting therapeutic diet needs as directed by medical teams.

Food and Nutrition Services is a collaborative department focused on promoting health, recovery, and overall well-being through quality meal service and nutrition education.

Why You’ll Want This Job

This is a meaningful role in a healthcare environment where nutrition directly supports patient care and recovery. You’ll work as part of a team that values organization, accuracy, and collaboration while maintaining high standards for food service and safety.

If you believe nutrition is an essential part of quality healthcare and enjoy working in a structured, team-oriented setting, this position offers stability, purpose, and long-term opportunity.

Your Contribution & Impact

Patient Meal Support:

  • Assist with tray assembly and delivery for patients, following diet orders and modifications.

Food Service Operations:

  • Support cafeteria service, cashiering, pantry functions, nourishment activities, and catering.

Ware Washing & Sanitation:

  • Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Dietary Accuracy:

  • Work with medical and dietary staff to ensure meals meet prescribed dietary requirements.

Team Collaboration:

  • Support daily food service operations alongside kitchen and nutrition staff.

Attributes for Success

  • Minimum 1 year of food service and/or cooking experience
  • Organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
  • Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced healthcare setting
  • Committed to food safety, sanitation, and quality standards

The Advantages for You

Competitive Pay:

  • $21.00–$22.00 per hour.

Healthcare Environment:

  • Work in a professional setting focused on patient care and wellness.

Skill-Based Role:

  • Gain experience supporting therapeutic diets and hospital food service operations.

Long-Term Opportunity:

  • Stable role with consistent scheduling.

Purpose-Driven Work:

  • Help deliver nutritious meals that directly support patient health.

Interested?

Call Express Employment Professionals (808) 792-7005 to schedule your interview
or submit your resume to be considered.

Immediate openings available.

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Company Size

11-100

Company Overview

Express Employment Professionals connects Hawaii job seekers and businesses with the right opportunities. Our Hawaii team specializes in helping local companies hire dependable workers, and helping job seekers find rewarding careers close to home. Whether you’re looking for temporary, part-time, or full-time employment, or you’re an employer needing extra staff during busy periods, Express provides flexible staffing solutions across Hawaii’s key industries, including administration, light industrial, hospitality, and professional services.

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