Diet Representative

HonorHealth; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Diet Representative at Four Peaks Medical Center in Mesa, AZ. The role provides nutrition care services to hospital patients, handles menu preparation, printing, and corrections, and maintains electronic patient nutrition records in Food Service systems.

The position requires effective communication in a fast-paced healthcare setting, with duties spanning menu adjustments for therapeutic diets and coordination with kitchen and nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient

Qualifications

• 1 year food service experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Associates or High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Food Handlers Card required.

Responsibilities

• Operates diet orders and menus per protocols.
• Maintains electronic patient nutrition records and updates patient preferences.
• Coordinates with kitchen and tray delivery teams for meals.
• Interacts with nursing and clinical nutrition staff to ensure quality patient care.
• Uses AIDET protocol to obtain patient menu selections.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Dietary knowledge

Healthcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Diet Office

Job description

Primary City/State:Four Peaks Medical Center - 1301 S Crismon Rd Mesa, AZ 85209Category:Dietitian/Dietary ServicesShift:EveningDepartment:Food ServicesFull Time- Evenings, Days and Hours will varyGreat care starts with great people. (Like you.)At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.Responsibilities:JOB SUMMARYThe DIET REPRESENTATIVE provides nutrition care services to hospital patients including menu preparation, printing and correction. They maintain an electronic patient nutrition record in Food Service system applications software; prepares food production tallies and reports; perform telephonic patient interviews for menu selection. They must have the ability to work effectively in a high volume, customer service oriented environment.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSDemonstrates complete understanding and application of Food Service system applications software Diet Office management systems. Accurately and timely generation of reports and processes.Processes and implements diet orders according to protocols. Maintains electronic patient nutrition record and updates with patient’s food preferences, allergies and individualized needs.Corrects menus for patients receiving therapeutic diets to ensure nutrition adequacy and accuracy.Coordinates communication between the kitchen production team and the patient tray delivery staff. Communicates daily with nursing staff and clinical nutrition staff to ensure the highest quality patient care.Sets up and processes tube feeding, nourishments and snacks. Prints patient labels for assembly.Assist patient tray service team when neededUtilizing the AIDET protocols, obtains patients menu selections within established time frames using computer application. Demonstrates patient focused customer service standards. Demonstrates understanding of nutrition and discusses appropriate menu selection options with patients to meet therapeutic diet requirements.EDUCATIONAssociates PreferredHigh School Diploma or GED PreferredEXPERIENCE1 year food service experience in a healthcare environment PreferredLICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONSFood Handlers Card - Certification Food Service\\ - Food Handlers Card Food Handler's Card RequiredWe're all in for your career.