Diet Ambassador

jacksonhospitalinternal; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital is seeking a Diet Host/Hostess to coordinate meal and nourishment activities for patients in accordance with prescribed diets. You will handle patient trays, data, and related communications while supporting departmental quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and strong customer relations and communication skills, with basic computer and math abilities. Experience in hospital or food service is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Experience in hospital, nursing home, or food service preferred but not required.
• No licenses or certifications required.
• Strong customer relations and communication skills are essential.
• Basic computer and math/calculator usage skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal and nourishment activities for each patient.
• Assist in preparing/distributing patient trays.
• Record and disseminate pertinent data and information.
• Contribute to departmental quality improvement activities.
• Maintain good customer relations and professional communication.

Skills

Customer relations

Telephone courtesy

Verbal & written comms

Diet prescriptions knowledge

Basic computer skills

Age-specific care knowledge

Education

High School / GED

Tools

Diet manual

Menus

Computer

Printers

Calculator

Phone

Fax machine

Office supplies

Job description

The Diet Host/Hostess coordinates meal and nourishment activities for each patient of Jackson Hospital consistent with the diet prescribed. These activities include customer relations, tabulating/recording/organizing/disseminating pertinent data and information, preparing/distributing patient trays and participating in departmental quality improvement activities.

1. Education: High School education or equivalent (G.E.D)

1. Experience: Prior hospital, nursing home, and/or food service preferred, but not required.

1. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: None Required

1. Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Diet manual, menus, computer, printers, calculator, phone, fax machine and office supplies

1. Specialized Skills: High customer relations skill level. Telephone courtesy skills. Good verbal and written communication skills. Work requires that specialized diet prescriptions be learned and generally understood. Basic computer and math/calculator usage skills. Work requires knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to various age specific populations.
2. Physical Requirements: Good hearing and visual acuity. Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds. Physical stamina to walk and stand for long periods of time. Also must be able to sit for long periods at a desk and/or computer.