Dietary Services Assistant (DSS Assistant)

Burbank-Healthcare-; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Burbankhealthcare in Burbank, CA is seeking a Dietary Services Assistant to support the Dietary Services Supervisor in planning, development, and directing the department. The role ensures safe, appetizing, and nutritionally adequate meals for residents.

The position requires prior SNF dietary services experience, is full-time, and involves coordinating with staff to meet regulatory standards and resident needs. Join a compassionate team with opportunities for growth within healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility Dietary Services is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist DSS in daily operations of the dietary department following State & Federal regulations.
• Attend IDT meetings and patient care conferences; assist with MDS.
• Collaborate with staff to provide nutritional care to patients.
• Help plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct the dietary department and its programs.
• Ensure food is palatable, attractive and meets residents’ needs.
• Verify food served at proper temperatures and keep temperature records as required.
• Provide equivalent nutritive substitutes for residents who refuse certain foods.
• Maintain accurate resident records and tray tickets; post menus a week in advance.
• Interview residents or families to obtain diet history and evaluate meal satisfaction.
• Assist in tracking expenses and menu planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

SNF dietary experience

Job description

Dietary Services Assistant (DSS Assistant)

Location

Burbank, CA

Department

Dietary Services

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Shifts Hiring

Full-time

We are hiring a qualified Dietary Services Assistant to assist the Dietary Services Supervisor in the planning, development and directing the overall operation of our Dietary Services Department, and assure that food service to residents is safe, appetizing and provides for their nutritional needs.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to excellence! Join our team and receive leadership development opportunities to expand your career in the healthcare field, while receiving competitive pay and learning from colleagues in a positive environment.

Dietary Services Assistant Requirements

• Experience at a Skilled Nursing Facility in the Dietary Services department

Primary Dietary Services Supervisor Responsibilities

• Assist DSS in daily operations of dietary department following State & Federal regulations
• Attend IDT meetings, patient care conferences; complete MDS
• Work closely with staff to provide nutritional care to patients
• Assist in Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the Dietary Department, its programs, activities and structure
• Ensure food served is palatable, attractive and in a form to meet the individual needs of the residents
• Ensure food is served at proper temperature by checking that temperature of hot/cold foods are recorded and served according to procedure
• Ensure substitute food of similar nutritive value is provided to residents who refuse foods
• Maintain accurate records and tray tickets for all residents
• Post menus with dates at least one week in advance and promptly correct menus if content is altered
• Interview residents or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history and maintain ongoing communication to evaluate quality of meals and satisfaction
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning
• Other duties may be assigned

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

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