Diet Ambassador

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking a Diet Host/Hostess to coordinate meal activities for patients, ensuring adherence to dietary prescriptions. Responsibilities include customer relations, preparing patient trays, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Prior hospital, nursing home, or food service experience preferred.
• Ability to learn specialized diet prescriptions.
• Good hearing and visual acuity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal and nourishment activities for each patient.
• Manage customer relations and assist with data collection.
• Prepare and distribute patient trays.

Skills

High customer relations skill level

Telephone courtesy skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Basic math/calculator usage skills

Education

High School education or equivalent (G.E.D)

Tools

Diet manual

Menus

Computer

Printers

Calculator

Phone

Fax machine

Office supplies

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal and nourishment activities for each patient in accordance with prescribed diet.
• Manage customer relations and assist with data collection, recording, organizing, and dissemination of pertinent information.
• Prepare and distribute patient trays and participate in departmental quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Education: High School education or equivalent (G.E.D)
• Experience: Prior hospital, nursing home, and/or food service preferred, but not required.
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: None Required
• Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Diet manual, menus, computer, printers, calculator, phone, fax machine and office supplies
• 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.
• 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.