DIETARY AIDE

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children in New York is seeking a Nutrition/Food Service Associate to support inpatient and outpatient meal preparation, assemble carts, and serve meals in dining areas. You will follow diet orders, maintain hygiene, and obey regulatory standards.

Experience in food service is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with enrollment in a college nutrition program encouraged.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in a college nutrition program encouraged.
• Experience with scales and measurements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review resident diet information daily to ensure meals meet medical orders.
• Prepare meal carts and trays per individualized meal plans.
• Assist with delivery of meal carts and serving meals in dining areas.
• Prepare feeding formulas as per diet order where applicable.
• Maintain infection control and comply with regulatory standards.

Skills

Food service

Diet orders

Infection control

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in nutrition program

Tools

Scales & measuring tools

Job description

Brief Description

Responsible for the preparation of feeding formulas and service of therapeutic meals to inpatient and outpatient programs. Assembles meal carts and trays for delivery. Serves meals to residents in the dining areas. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Brief Description

Responsible for the preparation of feeding formulas and service of therapeutic meals to inpatient and outpatient programs. Assembles meal carts and trays for delivery. Serves meals to residents in the dining areas. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Reviews resident diet information, and formula book on a daily basis to ensure adherence to physician’s medical order in the provision of meals and Enteral feedings.
• Prepares meal carts and trays to provide meals in accordance with the resident’s individualized meal plan/diet order, and outpatient meal requirements.
• Assists with the delivery of meal carts
• Serves meals to residents in the dining areas as per diet order and individualized meal plan.
• Prepares feeding formulas as per diet order and individualized feeding plan.
• Delivers and stores feedings in the Enteral Preparation room on all units.
• Prepares 10am and 3pm snacks in accordance to individualized meal plan/diet order.
• Observes proper infection control procedures; maintains compliance to regulatory Standards/guidelines and department policy.
• Complete daily cleaning assignments.
• Performs other related duties and activities that may become necessary as assigned.

Requirements

Formal education required

High School diploma or equivalent. Enrolled in college nutrition program.

Previous Experience Required

Experience with scales and measurements.

Summary

Nutrition/food service experience preferred.

Join our fabulous team of professionals where big hearts help little patients!

We RECOGNIZE ability and REWARD excellence. We offer a competitive salary and generous benefits:

• Excellent individual/family benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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