Dietary Support Lead - Methodist

Overview

As a member of the nutritional services team, provides leadership and direction to the diet office. Assists with the leadership of the nutritional services department and provides nutrition services as needed within scope of practice. Fills the position of a dining host as a member of the diet office team.

Responsibilities

Delegates and provides direction to Dining Hosts

• Responsible for all opening and/or closing activities in the Diet Office including, but not limited to, tracking meal counts, floor supplies, and transfers.
• Holds Dining Hosts accountable for their involvement in the patient plan of care in conjunction with manager.
• Schedules Dining Hosts and rearranges work assignments as census changes.
• Assists with development and implementation of employee related policies and procedures.
• Assists in creating workflows to continually improve the Dining Host processes.
• Facilitates team member huddles as needed to review pertinent information.
• Assists in development and education of the Dining Hosts related to menus and patient diets.
• Fills in as a Dining Host as needed.

Clinical Excellence and Patient Care

• Utilizes critical thinking skills and clinical judgment as necessary in providing food and nutrition services to patients.
• Assists Regional Manager Clinical Nutrition with writing Diet Office Department policies and procedures.
• Answers questions and concerns patients have related to menus and meal orders

Development and Patient Education

• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance food service and dietary knowledge.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors and accidents.
• Reports all potential or actual safety concerns immediately to the appropriate people.
• Reviews diet plans with patients and Dining Hosts to ensure the patient's safety as it relates to food choices.

Qualifications

Certifications: Food Service Sanitation Manager (FSSM) - ServSafeServSafe, Education: Certificate of Completion, Work Experience: Leadership

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $18.39per hour - $29.79per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

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