Dietary Aide

• Area of Interest: Support Services

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .4

• Department: Food Service-Kitchen- Meth

• Shift: variable relief- AM shift or PM shift -16 hours a week

• Job ID: 183372

Overview

We’re seeking a Dietetic Clark I to join our team! In this role, you’ll assist patients with meal ordering, maintain the integrity of patient diet prescriptions, and monitor & assure that all patients are receiving meals. The dietetic clerk works directly with patients & clinical staff on patient care units serving meals, maintains needed floor stock inventories, and assists patients who are unable to order their meals or have specific dietary needs.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with meal selections via room service call center, ensuring courteous, accurate , and timely responses

• Apply basic diet knowledge to evaluate meal choices for compliance with dietary restrictions and medical guidelines

• Use nutrition services software to record orders, update patient counts, and support production needs

• Take patient and guest meal orders, balancing customer satisfaction with hospital dietary policies

• Collaborate with Dietitians and clinical staff to support patient nutrition needs and enhance satisfaction

• Assemble and transport patient meal trays, serve meals using AIDET and proper patient identifiers

• Maintain pantry inventory, follow food safety practices, and assist with nourishment prep, cleaning, and dishwashing

• Provide friendly, responsible customer service while supporting overall kitchen and food service operations

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma is required

• Some college credit or Associate’s degree in Nutrition , Hospitality or a related field is preferred

Experience:

• Food service experience and/or previous customer service experience required

• Clinical nutrition knowledge is preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• None