Diet Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSA

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance

Discounts through Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Diet Assistant for Community Medical Center in Toms River, NJ. This full-time, hourly position supports diet office operations, including collecting patient menus, correcting forms, and ensuring patients receive meals as chosen.

Responsibilities include assisting with menus, serving on assigned floors, maintaining inventory, and generating production reports. Shifts vary 5:30am-2:00pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:30am-6:00pm, 11:00am-7:30pm with rotating weekends and

Qualifications

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

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.
• 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dietetic Assistant/Technician Program

Job description

Diet Assistant

Category: Dietitian / Nutritionist

Department: Dietary-Management

Facility: Community Medical Center

Location: 99 HIGHWAY 37 WEST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755

Contract: Full-Time

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $17.30 - $19.25 per hour

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 possibleDemonstrates 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

• 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