Culinary Diet Technician

Platte Valley Medical Center; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in St. George, UT is seeking a Nutrition Services Assistant to support meal service for patients. You will modify meals to meet provider orders, verify tray accuracy, and interact with clinical and culinary teams to ensure quality patient care.

The role requires food safety certification by the first day and experience with modified diets. Weekend and holiday coverage may be required. This is a PRN, as-needed position within the nutrition services team.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification is required by first day of work.
• Remote and off-site caregivers are exempt.
• Demonstrated ability to work with modified diets (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Takes patient meal selections and modifies them using system standards to meet provider orders.
• Checks trays for accuracy during meal assembly.
• Communicates clearly to both clinical and culinary caregivers.
• Collects and inputs nutrition screening information.
• Delivers and presents trays to patients using the standard process.
• Performs food preparation functions according to system standards (e.g. salads, sandwiches, vegetables, fruit).
• Follows standardized practices relating to Nutrition Services (dining experience, meal delivery and stock levels).
• Performs accurate credit transactions according to system standards and resolves basic customer service issues.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Job Description:Provides nutrition services to patients utilizing standardized guidelines. This position interacts with clinical caregivers, patients, and patient’s family members to explain the meal process and modify meal selections according to provider orders.Work SchedulePRN, as neededPay Rate: Based on Experience ($18.40 - $23.92)Required: Weekends and holiday rotation requiredBenefits Eligible: NoEssential FunctionsTakes patient meal selections and modifies them using system standards to meet provider orders.Checks trays for accuracy during meal assembly.Communicates clearly to both clinical and culinary caregivers.Collects and inputs nutrition screening informationMay complete calorie count and nutrition analysis as dictated by facilityUtilizes a computer to run reports and take orders.Delivers and presents trays to patients using the standard process.Performs food preparation functions according to system standards (following standard recipe, assembling ingredients) for example, prepares salads, sandwiches, vegetables, and fruit.Follows standardized practices relating to Nutrition Services (e.g. dining experience, meal delivery and maintaining required stock levels)Performs accurate credit transactions according to system standards and independently resolves basic customer service issues.QualificationsFood Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification is required by first day of work (required ONLY in the states of Utah and Idaho). Remote and off-site caregivers are exempt.Demonstrated ability to work with modified diets (preferred)Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service (preferred)Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with customers that require employee to communicate as well as understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer, phone, and cable set-up and use.Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transport, pull, and push equipment. Will also work on hands and knees and bend to set-up, troubleshoot, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.Tolerate extremes in temperature such as performing work at a grill or in a refrigerator and tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.Location:Intermountain Health St George Regional HospitalWork City:St GeorgeWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.40 - $23.92We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.