Dietary Services Assistant — Growth in Patient Nutrition

Burbankhealthcare; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Burbankhealthcare in Burbank, CA is seeking a Dietary Services Assistant (DSS Assistant) to support the Dietary Services Supervisor in daily operations, ensuring meals are safe, appetizing, and meet residents' nutritional needs. This full-time, on-site role offers opportunities for growth within healthcare.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning, menus, patient nutrition, attending meetings, and maintaining records while ensuring proper food temperatures and compliance with state and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist 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 residents' needs.
• Ensure food is served at proper temperature by checking temps and recording per procedure.
• Provide substitute foods with similar nutritive value for residents who refuse foods.
• Maintain accurate records and tray tickets for all residents.
• Post menus with dates at least one week in advance and update if content changes.
• Interview residents or families to obtain diet history and maintain communication on meals and satisfaction.
• Assist in tracking expenses and menu planning.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

SNF experience

Job description

Burbankhealthcare in Burbank, CA is seeking a Dietary Services Assistant (DSS Assistant) to support the Dietary Services Supervisor in daily operations, ensuring meals are safe, appetizing, and meet residents' nutritional needs. This full-time, on-site role offers opportunities for growth within healthcare.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning, menus, patient nutrition, attending meetings, and maintaining records while ensuring proper food temperatures and compliance with state and