Diet Aide

Compass Group Pty Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 3,387,000 - 4,824,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Internal transfer opportunities

100+ retail discounts

Make a difference to those in need

Job summary

Medirest is seeking a Diet Aide to join our team at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse (within the RPA Hospital) in Camperdown. The role supports dietitians and hospital staff, assisting with ordering meals and ensuring trays meet planned dietary needs.

You’ll work with nurses, chefs, and carers, learning on the job about dietetics, with training provided and opportunities for advancement. The position is permanent part-time, paying $27.98 per hour, and offers a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and flexibility to changing priorities.
• Competent with using computers.
• Excellent eye for detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with Dietitians, Nursing Staff, Speech Pathologists, Chefs, Catering Assistants, Managers and Team Leaders.
• Order meals for patients with special dietary requirements using Menu Management Software.
• Supervise plating line and perform final accuracy check of patient meal trays.
• Order patient meals to align with Meal Plans and documented patient information, in consideration of age, allergies, preferences/dislikes, special dietary requirements and prescribed meal plans.

Skills

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Tools

Menu Management Software

Job description

Diet Aide

$27.98 per hour as a permanent part-time employee

• Work-life balance with a supportive management team
• Positively impact the lives of Australia's most vulnerable
• A chance to learn on the job about the dietitian field

Medirest recognises the importance of providing a flexible, individually tailored local service to meet the specialist needs of our clients in hospitals and senior living facilities. We believe that going the extra mile isn't the exception, it's the expectation.

We are currently looking for a Diet Aide to join our team at the Chris O'Brien Lifehouse (situated within the RPA Hospital) in Camperdown.

THE POSITION

• Communicate effectively with Dietitians, Nursing Staff, Speech Pathologists, Chefs, Catering Assistants, Managers and Team Leaders
• Order meals for patients with special dietary requirements using Menu Management Software
• Supervise plating line and perform final accuracy check of patient meal trays
• Order patient meals to align with Meal Plans and documented patient information, in consideration of age, allergies, preferences/dislikes, special dietary requirements and prescribed meal plans

THE PERSON

• Display a positive attitude to daily challenges, willingness and flexibility to meet the needs of changing priorities and a resilient nature
• Has experience and is competent with using computers
• An excellent eye for detail and time management
• A sound knowledge in food and/or nutrition preferred
• Personable, a team player who has exceptional communication skills
• NPC National Police Check holder (or be willing to obtain this)
• WWCC Working With Children Check (or be willing to obtain this)

THE BENEFITS

• Training provided
• Work within a team who enjoy providing excellent service
• Opportunities for internal transfer and promotion
• Immediate access to 100+ retail discounts
• Its not just a job, you get to play a part in making a difference to those who need it most