Diet Ambassador

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital is seeking a Diet Host/Hostess to coordinate meal and nourishment activities in line with each patient’s diet prescription. You will handle customer relations, data recording, and tray preparation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates have high school education, strong communication, and basic computer skills, with ability to work with diverse age groups. This role involves lifting up to 20 pounds and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to assist patients across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meal and nourishment activities for each patient per diet prescribed.
• Prepare and distribute patient trays.
• Record, organize and disseminate pertinent data; participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Customer relations

Telephone courtesy

Verbal & written comms

Diet knowledge

Computer basics

Math/calculator

Age-specific care knowledge

Education

High School education or equivalent

Tools

Computer

Printer

Calculator

Phone

Fax machine

Office supplies

Job description

• 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.

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.