Compassionate Patient Diet & Meal Aide (Part-Time)

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical & prescription coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability insurance

Pension plan

Pet insurance

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

University Hospital's Diet Control Assistant position in Newark, NJ is a part-time day role in the Dietary department. The incumbent ensures quality Food & Nutrition services for patients of all ages, delivering meals within standards while maintaining confidential patient records and coordinating with care units.

Responsibilities include adjusting menus per diet orders, preparing meal supplements, and communicating with patients to accommodate developmental and cognitive levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of Food Service, Customer Service, or hospitality experience required.
• Fluent reading, writing, speaking of English required.
• Effective verbal and written communications.
• Customer service oriented with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality Food & Nutrition services across age groups.
• Delivers meals/food items to patients within set time frames.
• Maintains patient care electronic Card files and coordinates interdepartmental communications.
• Interacts with patients and families with empathy and confidentiality.
• Supports diet order prescriptions and meal patterns per policies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Multicultural adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

University Hospital's Diet Control Assistant position in Newark, NJ is a part-time day role in the Dietary department. The incumbent ensures quality Food & Nutrition services for patients of all ages, delivering meals within standards while maintaining confidential patient records and coordinating with care units.

Responsibilities include adjusting menus per diet orders, preparing meal supplements, and communicating with patients to accommodate developmental and cognitive levels.