Diet Representative- Part Time

10 John C. Lincoln Medical Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking a part-time Diet Representative in Scottsdale to provide nutrition care services to hospital patients, including menu preparation, printing and correction. You will maintain electronic patient nutrition records and assist with menu selections in a high-volume, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities include working with the kitchen and nursing staff, processing diet orders, and supporting telephonic menu selections using Diet Office systems.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and application of Food Service system applications and Diet Office management systems.
• Processes and implements diet orders according to protocols; maintains electronic patient nutrition records.
• Corrects menus for patients on therapeutic diets to ensure nutrition adequacy.
• Coordinates communication between the kitchen production team and patient tray delivery staff; communicates with nursing and clinical nutrition staff.
• Sets up and processes tube feeding, nourishments and snacks; prints patient labels for assembly.

Education

Associates Preferred

High School Diploma or GED Preferred

Tools

Diet Office software

Food Service management systems

Job description

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

Category: Dietitian/Dietary Services

Shift: Day

Department: Food Services

Part Time- Days

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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 SUMMARY

The 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 FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates 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 needed
• Utilizing 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.

EDUCATION

• Associates Preferred
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred

EXPERIENCE

• 1 year food service experience in a healthcare environment Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Food Handlers Card - Certification Food Service\ - Food Handlers Card Food Handler's Card Required

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