Diet Assistant

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

FSA

Wellness programs

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Community Medical Center, New Jersey, seeks a Diet Assistant to support the dietary-management team. You will collect patient menus, correct menus as needed, maintain diet records, and ensure patients receive the meals they chose while following regulatory requirements.

Required: a high school diploma or equivalent; preferred Dietetic Assistant/Technician training, and food service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred: Graduate of Dietetic Assistant/Technician Program.
• Preferred: One year food service experience.
• Preferred: Basic knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone taking messages and relaying information as necessary using proper etiquette.
• Assists patients with menus, making all efforts necessary to see that patient receives his/her choice.
• Conducts point of service on assigned floors in a timely manner.
• Corrects modified menus, at patient bedside, and with patient concurrence whenever possible.
• Maintains inventory of menus and supplies.
• Monitors the effects of dietary service through meal rounds.
• Provides basic diet information to patients on diets.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Graduate of Dietetic Assistant/Technician Program

Job description

Job Title: Diet Assistant

Location: Community Medical Center

Department Name: Dietary-Management

Req #: 0000266682

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.30 - $19.25 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:

The Dietary Assistant performs diversified duties in diet office, e.g. maintains diet records, tallies food requirements and other similar tasks. In this role they will collect patient menus and forms menu correction. They’ll follow standard practices and comply with regulatory requirements while ensuring that patients are satisfied with their meals and receive the items they chose.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• Graduate of Dietetic Assistant/Technician Program
• One year food service experience
• Basic knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition

Scheduling Requirements:

• Full Time Day
• Shifts include 5:30am-2:00pm,7:00am – 3:30pm, 9:30am -6:00p, 11:00am - 7:30pm
• Rotating weekends and holidays

Essential Functions:

• Answer telephone taking messages and relaying information as necessary using proper etiquette
• Assists patients with menus, making all efforts necessary to see that patient receives his/her choice
• Conducts point of service on assigned floors in a timely manner
• Consistently follows posted schedules and attendance policy
• Corrects modified menus, at patient bedside, and with patient concurrence whenever possible
• Demonstrates the ability to identify what the patient's educational needs are
• Maintains inventory of menus and supplies
• Monitors the effects of dietary service through meal rounds
• Participates in the interdisciplinary teaching process
• Prepares production reports and generates to appropriate area
• Processes requisitions from computer according to procedure
• Provides basic diet information to patients on diets

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered,

high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering

a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer