Diet Aide

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 23,832 - 27,042; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Diet Aide to provide nutritional care to patients at RWJUH Somerset. You will assist with implementing dietary regimens and coordinate meal service with the tray line, visiting patients to confirm menu selections.

Responsibilities include handling phone inquiries, delivering excellent customer service, and ensuring meals align with diet orders. Shift variety includes several day-time options, with weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-2 years in a health care related facility in a comparable position is preferred.
• BS in Nutrition or working toward a degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritional care services to patients by assisting in the implementation of prescribed dietary regimens.
• Coordinates various aspects of the diet office with the patient tray service.
• Visits patients and families to obtain menu selections.
• Shift working varies; day shifts and availability on some weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
• Answers phones in a timely and professional manner and provides excellent customer service.
• Prints meal tickets and coordinates service for patients' meals.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BS in Nutrition

Job description

Job Title: Diet Aide

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000251899

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.30 - $19.63 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

• Provides nutritional care services to patients by assisting in the implementation of selected prescribed dietary regimens.
• Coordinates various aspects and task functions of the diet office with the patient tray service.
• Visits patients and families to obtain menu selections.

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift working: varies, day shifts (6a-2:30p, 7a-3:30p, 8a-4:30p, 11a-7:30p, 3:30p-7:30p).
• Days to work: varies, but must be available some weekdays and weekends and some holidays.

Essential Functions

• Visits all patients and gets a menu selection for all meals.
• Prepares menus and coordinates meals for tray line.
• Ensures all patients receive a meal in compliance with their diet order.

Other Duties

• Answering phones in a timely and professional manner.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Prints meal tickets and coordinates service for patients' meals.

Qualifications

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: 1-2 years in a health care related facility in a comparable position.
• Preferred: BS in Nutrition or working toward a degree.

Equal Opportunity Employer.