Menu Technician

Menu Technician Req #: 0000255218 Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist Status: Full‑Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJ Rahway Department: Dietary‑Management Pay Range: $18.62 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience. Job Qualification Requires a high school diploma Ability to read and write in the English language Scheduling Requirements Full‑time Days Flexibility required, varied days Essential Functions Responsible for assisting patients on the telephone and at the bedside with ordering meals, Enters menu selections into the Room Service computer and generates meal tickets, Ensures that the meal selections are in accordance with the physician’s diet prescription, Assists patients on the telephone and at the bedside with ordering meals, Enters selections into the Room Service computer, Exhibits positive customer service behaviors and communication skills when interacting with patients and families, Serves as a patient advocate and responds to patient, family and visitor concerns, Participates in orientation of new staff members, Serves as a preceptor for students, Provides required educational experiences and evaluates student performance, Performs job functions in accordance with Department policies, standards and the Nutrition Care Manual, Exhibits excellent telephone communication skills, Responds appropriately, accurately records and relays messages and transfers phone calls when necessary, Prepare daily list of tube feedings for each nursing unit, Completes the daily diet count, Applies knowledge of growth and development over the life span, when assisting patients with menu selections, Ensures that meal selections are in accordance with the physicians diet prescription and the Nutrition Care Manual, Correctly processes orders received through the order entry system in a timely manner, Updates Room Service computers based on diet requisitions and admission, discharge and transfer notices, Informs dietitians of orders for consults or calorie counts. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time Retirement Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Disability and Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Planning Support Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Community and Volunteer Opportunities Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ....and more! Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr