Diet Technician (Per Diem)

Winchester Hospital; Durley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking hospital as a Diet Technician (Per Diem). This role is essential in providing therapeutic food and nutrition services, impacting patient satisfaction and quality improvement. You will work closely with patients to ensure their dietary needs are met, from completing menus to delivering meals. Your contributions will help create a safe and clean environment, promoting a culture of care and compassion. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and have the skills to support patients' nutritional needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nutrition or relevant clinical experience required.
• Prior patient contact and food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes menus considering allergies and nutritional plans.
• Delivers meals accurately and on time per diet orders.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of food in kitchens.

Skills

Effective Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Associates Degree in Nutrition

50% completion towards a BS in Nutrition

2 years clinical experience as a diet tech

Job description

Join to apply for the Diet Technician (Per Diem) role at Winchester Hospital.

Job Type: Per Diem
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Diet Technician, Per Diem

Contributes to the hospital's mission by providing accurate and therapeutic food and nutrition services to patients. This position impacts patient satisfaction and quality improvement by providing nutritional information and healthy food choices during hospital stays.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Completes menus with patients, considering allergies, cultural issues, preferences, tolerance, and nutritional plans set by dietitians.
2. Delivers accurate and timely meals as per prescribed diet orders.
3. Sets up and feeds patients as needed.
4. Documents clinical information using computerized or Kardex systems.
5. Provides nutrition counseling, recommends food choices, and educates patients based on medical needs.
6. Retrieves and delivers food carts/trucks to patient floors.
7. Carries trays to patients, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
8. Addresses patient requests by coordinating with the kitchen or dietitian.
9. Maintains cleanliness and safety of food in kitchens, stocks supplies, and records fridge/freezer temperatures.
10. Assists in tray line and kitchen tray production.
11. Gathers quality assurance data to meet standards.
12. Maintains a safe, clean environment to promote patient satisfaction and safety culture.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Required: Associates Degree in Nutrition, or 50% completion towards a BS in Nutrition, or 2 years clinical experience as a diet tech.
• Preferred: Prior patient contact and food service experience.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with patients and staff.
• Basic computer skills required.

All staff must be vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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Additional Information:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care