Diet Aide: Patient Meal Prep & Nutrition Support

Total Meal Solutions Sdn Bhd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Healthcare Berhad seeks a dedicated dietary service assistant to process diet orders and assist patients in selecting meals according to prescribed diets. You will ensure meals comply with orders, coordinate with dietitians, and support meal assembly with attention to quality and quantity.

Role involves maintaining food safety temperatures, basic bookkeeping, and assisting with catering projects. Training workshops are provided to develop skills and knowledge within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Basic education with SPM or STPM; food handling courses beneficial.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to work in a hospital dietary services environment; patient focus and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process new diet orders or changes and update accordingly.
• Assist patients in selecting meals according to diet prescriptions.
• Check meals against inpatient diet orders; adjust as needed.
• Consult Dietitian if in doubt and ensure meals are served as ordered.
• Attend on-the-job training workshops and lectures.
• Prepare food items with attention to quality and quantity.
• Handle transportation of food and supplies; maintain safe temperatures.
• Perform light bookkeeping duties and report malfunctions to supervisor.
• Inspect food items and equipment regularly; support catering projects.
• Undertake any other duties as instructed by the organization.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

SPM / STPM

Food handling courses

Job description

KPJ Healthcare Berhad seeks a dedicated dietary service assistant to process diet orders and assist patients in selecting meals according to prescribed diets. You will ensure meals comply with orders, coordinate with dietitians, and support meal assembly with attention to quality and quantity.

Role involves maintaining food safety temperatures, basic bookkeeping, and assisting with catering projects. Training workshops are provided to develop skills and knowledge within a hospital setting.