Diet Representative

HonorHealth; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Phoenix seeks a Diet Representative in Food Services at the Deer Valley campus. You will support nutrition care for hospital patients by preparing menus, printing and correcting orders, and maintaining electronic patient nutrition records.

The role requires strong communication with nursing and clinical nutrition staff, adherence to diet orders, and capacity to work in a high-volume, customer-service environment.

Qualifications

• Associates preferred for the diet-related role.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year food service experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Food Handlers Card certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition care services to hospital patients including menu preparation and correction.
• Maintains an electronic patient nutrition record in Food Service system applications.
• Coordinates communication between kitchen, tray delivery staff and nursing/clinical nutrition teams.

Skills

Patient service

Menu coordination

Communication with nursing

Education

Associates Preferred

High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Job description

Primary City/State:Deer Valley - 19829 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027Category:Dietitian/Dietary ServicesShift:EveningDepartment:Food ServicesFull Time, Varied days, 1:00pm- 9:30pmGreat 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.