DIET AIDE, TMS KPJ PERDANA

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital is seeking a dietary services assistant to process diet orders and assist patients in selecting meals according to prescribed diets.

The role includes checking menus against diet prescriptions, coordinating with dietitians, and ensuring meals meet specifications. Training will be provided; hospital setting with emphasis on service quality and patient care.

Qualifications

• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Familiarity with any food industry.
• Experience in Hospital Dietary Services is an extra advantage.
• Knowledge of customer service related.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Process new diet orders or diet changes as required and update accordingly.
• Assist patients in making proper selections according to prescribed diet.
• Check menu against inpatient’s diet prescription and adjust accordingly.
• Assist to check each patient’s meal at the end of meal assembly to ensure accuracy.
• Attend on-the-job training workshops and lectures.
• Prepare food items ensuring both quality and quantity.
• Manage transportation of food and supplies and ensure temperatures meet requirements.
• Perform light bookkeeping duties.
• Report kitchen malfunctions to supervisor.
• Inspect food items and equipment regularly.
• Assist with food preparation services for catering projects.
• Any other duties as instructed by the organization.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Food handling knowledge

Customer service

Education

SPM/STPM or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

To maintain a high standard of food presentation service and hygiene to patients and visitors

JOB DESCRIPTION

• tProcess new diet orders or diet changes as required and update accordingly

• Assist patients in making proper selections according to prescribed diet. Take orders either manually or via Mobile Dietary Menu (MDM)

• Check menu against inpatient’s diet prescription and do adjustment accordingly. Consult Dietitian if have doubt

• Assist to check each patient’s meal at the end of meal assembly process to make sure food is served as ordered

• Attending on-the-job training workshops and lectures

• Prepare food items by ensuring both quality and quantity

• Manage transportation of food and supplies. Ensure temperatures are within specified range as according to statutory requirements and recommended approved guidance

• Perform light bookkeeping duties

• Report kitchen malfunctions to superior immediately

• Inspect food items and equipment on a constant basis

• Assist with food preparation services for catering projects

• Any other duties as instructed by the organization

JOB REQUIREMENT

Education:

• Minimum SPM / STPM, Courses in food handling and services or equivalent

Knowledge and Experiences:

• No experience required as on-the-job training shall be provided. However, experience in food related industry shall be an added

• Familiarity with any food industry

• Experience in Hospital Dietary Services will be an extra advantage

• Knowledge of customer service related

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and interface with various levels of the organization

Skills & Competencies:

Special skills required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Maintains the integrity and quality of both computerized and manual data

Personal attributes

• Self-motivated with good interpersonal and communication skills with positive attitude to work

• Able to work on own initiatives, prioritize work and meet deadlines

• Good timekeeping but prepared to be flexible