Dietary Aide

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for patient meal food service on assigned units, e.g. menu selections, tray assembly, tray delivery and pick up, special requests and needs, in-between meal food delivery.

Communicates and addresses patient food issues/concerns and needs to Nutrition and Food Services.

Interacts with nursing regarding patient nutrition needs or requirements as well as unit food services needs.

Assists dietitian with monitoring of patients who are NPO, liquid diet or need to have intake recorded.

Reacts accurately and effectively to all changes to ensure efficient timing of services, accuracy of physician's ordered modified diets.

Is familiar with dietary restrictions on special, modified diets to ensure optimal food preferences are met within guidelines of diet order limitations.

Responsible for quality service reflected in the external patient satisfaction survey results on assigned units.

Reports incidents to supervisor/team leader immediately.

Complies with current Hospital security and safety policies.

Adheres to uniform policy for assigned areas.

Demonstrates a clear understanding of safety in the work area by lifting correctly, wiping up spills, and using carts to transport items and other steps to avoid accidents.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

License/Registration/Certification: Not applicable

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience: 1 year in healthcare or restaurant food service preferred

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!