ASCP Nutrition Services Specialist

ASCP Nutrition Services Specialist

Boyd, MN $29,899 - $39,099 a year

Full Time

Job Summary: Join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional nutritional services that enhance patient mealtime experiences. This role involves providing physician-ordered nutrition support while respecting individual dietary preferences and ensuring accurate menu handling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently obtain and process meal orders from patients and visitors via telephone, ensuring orders align with dietary requirements. Maintain accurate electronic records and coordinate with production and tray line teams. Serve as a liaison between nutrition services, patients, and nursing units, addressing concerns and facilitating communication.
• Professionally serve meals and assist patients with meal ordering systems. Assess patient capabilities to use ordering tools and communicate effectively with nursing staff. Monitor patient needs during meal delivery and maintain accurate calorie counts.
• Coordinate meal assembly on the tray line, verify meal accuracy, and ensure timely delivery to nursing units. Maintain food quality and safety standards, replenish supplies, and communicate with food service staff to uphold patient satisfaction.
• Initiate meal assembly, place condiments and cold foods according to tray tickets, and ensure food acceptability. Operate cooking equipment safely, follow recipes and plating guides, and maintain sanitation and nutritional quality. Assist with meal delivery and cleaning duties as needed.

Education and Experience:

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Previous experience in nutrition services or food service is beneficial but not mandatory.

Work Environment:

This full-time position operates on the 2nd shift within a healthcare setting located in a regional area of the Midwest United States. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care.