Diet Representative

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a Diet Representative at Osborn Medical Center in Scottsdale to provide nutrition care services to hospital patients and manage menu preparation and documentation. The role involves working within Food Services to ensure accurate therapeutic menus and clear communication with nursing and kitchen staff.

The position requires coordinating trays, nutrition orders, and patient-specific diet plans while maintaining electronic records and patient interactions with a focus on

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year food service experience in a healthcare environment preferred.
• Food handlers card required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition care services to hospital patients and menu preparation.
• Maintains electronic patient nutrition records and updates with patient preferences.
• Coordinates communication between kitchen production and tray delivery staff.
• Assists with tube feeding setup and patient labels for assembly.
• Uses AIDET protocols to obtain patient menu selections within established time frames.

Skills

Nutrition care

Customer service

Diet Office software

Communication with nursing staff

Education

Associate's degree (preferred)

High School Diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Diet Office software

Food Service systems

Job description

Primary City/State:Osborn Medical Center - 7400 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85251Category: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.