Dietetic Assistant

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill is hiring for a position focused on delivering meals and ensuring patient satisfaction in Nutrition and Food Services. This role involves direct communication with patients about their meals and adhering to necessary health standards.

Candidates should ideally have one year of experience in food service or customer service, with a preference for those in a hospital setting. The organization is committed to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience with food service or customer service, ideally in a hospital.
• Current ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food trays and snacks to patients timely.
• Assist in tray preparation during meal service.
• Maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service experience

Sanitation practices

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

This position works to ensure that patients receive accurate, efficient, and satisfactory delivery of meals and other nutrition. It will serve as a direct liaison regarding patient satisfaction in the Nutrition and Food Services department. This position also assists higher-level personnel in preparing and maintaining a clean work area. Work is routinely reviewed for adherence to sanitary standards and completion of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food trays, nourishment, and snacks to patients in a timely manner.
• Assists with tray preparation during meal service hours.
• Adheres to all safety, sanitation, health, and privacy standards required by the department.
• Carries items from the storeroom and coolers to work stations, and transfers food and equipment items to appropriate storage areas.
• Communicates with patients regarding meal tickets, accuracy, and other relevant information.
• Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA regarding ongoing required job training and health standards.
• Uses proper protocol, including wearing required PPE and hand sanitation, to prevent contamination.
• Maintains clean work areas and equipment utilized during the shift.
• Aids in dirty tray removal and retrieval, as needed.
• Performs quality assurance activities, such as monitoring satisfaction surveys.
• Maintains a professional demeanor when interacting with all patients, visitors, and staff.

Preferences

• Current ServSafe certification.
• Previous experience in similar roles or in a hospital setting.

Other Information

Education Requirements

None required as long as all other position qualifications are met.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

No licensure or certification required.

Professional Experience Requirements

One (1) year of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.