Job Details
Summary
Processes new diets and menus or changes to existing diets or menus. Tallies and records nutrition information, and informs dietary staff of patient requirements based on this information. May assist in basic food preparation, caterings, work schedules, provides on-the -job training for new diet leaders and oversees trayline operation during patient meal periods.
Responsibilities
(10%)*Assist Dietitians and Dietetic Technician in tabulation of patient menus and nourishments.
(10%)*Updates patient cardex to reflect current diet orders for pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
(10%)* Oversees trayline operation during patient meal periods.
(10%)* Make up and adjust department work schedules as instructed.
(10%)*Initiate call-ins for vacancy coverage and update overtime records as instructed.
(10%)* Responsible for service for medical center meetings that have requested food or beverage.
(10%)*Covers Dietitian and Dietetic Technician's absence to a limited extent when qualified as instructed.
(10%)* Fills in payroll summary for approval of Department Head.
(10%)* Provides on-the-job training for new diet leaders as required.
(10%)* Performs other related miscellaneous duties.
Certifications and Licensures
N/A
Required Education
High School Diploma or GED
Other Information
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement as required by the Health System and the job description.