Dietary Specialist

AMOREM, formerly known as Burke Hospice & Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care; Hudson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AMOREM, formerly known as Burke Hospice & Palliative Care and Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, is seeking a dietary services professional to participate in patient meal planning and preparation. You will work with the dietary coordinator to plan menus and deliver meals that meet patient dietary preferences and special diets, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to sanitation standards.

The role requires handling meals at proper temperatures and coordinating with PCU staff to ensure

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines with high accuracy.
• Proficient computer skills and familiarity with documentation systems.
• Strong telephone communication abilities.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus.
• Provide PCU staff and patients with weekly menu options.
• Prepare and deliver patient meals according to dietary needs and menus.
• Maintain meals at required temperatures and comply with regulations.
• Ensure timely delivery of patient meals per policy and procedures.
• Prepare nourishment areas and meal options for PCU staff after dietary service hours.
• Document required logs and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Deadline-driven

Telephone skills

Therapeutic diets

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

ROLE:
Participate in food service and food preparation activities while adhering to high-quality standards and sanitation procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with dietary coordinator to plan and execute patient menus
• Provide PCU staff and patients with patient menu options weekly
• Prepare and deliver patient meals according to menu, patient dietary preferences and in compliance with special diets
• Prepare and maintain food at required temperatures in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Ensure patient meals are delivered at the specified times in policy and procedure
• Prepare adequate meal options for patients and maintain the nourishment areas for PCU staff to serve after dietary service hours
• Check and record required documentation logs
• Ensure kitchen equipment is in good working order and maintained per manufacturers guidelines and kept in clean conditions
• Cooperate with all government agencies and outside auditors
• Transport meals to other locations as needed
• Work with dietary coordinator to maintain adequate food and supplies based on menus and patient census
• Receive and inspect food service deliveries to ensure quality and accuracy
• Plan and execute catering requests as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Proven performance in meeting deadlines with a high rate of accuracy
• Excellent telephone skills
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and guidelines

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma Required

Experience

• Working knowledge of health care food service preferred

Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)

• ServSafe – will be required within 6 months

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, in excess of four hours per day
• Walking, standing, sitting, driving
• Hand dexterity to include writing, typing, filing records
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus