Diet Representative- Part Time

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Part-Time Diet Representative to provide nutrition care services to hospital patients, including menu preparation and coordination with the kitchen. This role supports patient diets and updates electronic nutrition records, collaborating with nursing and clinical nutrition staff to ensure high-quality patient care.

This position requires 1 year of healthcare food service experience preferred, plus an active Food Handler's Card and strong communication

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred; high school diploma or GED also preferred.
• 1 year of healthcare food service experience preferred.
• Food Handler's Card required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and corrects menus for therapeutic diets to ensure nutrition adequacy.
• Maintains electronic patient nutrition records and updates with preferences and allergies.
• Coordinates communication between kitchen production and tray delivery staff.
• Interacts with nursing and clinical nutrition staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Utilizes the AIDET protocols to obtain patient menu selections within timeframes.

Skills

Menu planning

Nutrition care

Customer service

Communication

Education

Associate degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diet Office

Food Service System

Job description

Primary City/State:Shea Medical Center - 9003 E Shea Blvd Scottsdale, AZ 85260Category:Dietitian/Dietary ServicesShift:DayDepartment:Food ServicesPart Time- Evenings, 2pm-9pmGreat 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.