Dietetic Assistant: Elevate Patient Meal Delivery

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill seeks a Dietetic Assistant to ensure accurate, efficient delivery of meals to patients within the Nutrition and Food Services department.

The role acts as a liaison for patient satisfaction, assists with tray preparation, and maintains sanitary, organized work areas. This is a 40-hour, on-site daytime position offering state benefits; ServSafe certification is preferred and hospital food service experience is valued.

Qualifications

• One year of experience with food service or customer service or hospital clinical dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food trays, nourishments, and snacks to patients in a timely manner.
• Assists with tray preparation during meal service hours.
• Adheres to safety, sanitation, health, and privacy standards.
• Transports items from storeroom and coolers to workstations and storage areas.
• Communicates with patients regarding meal tickets, accuracy, and other relevant information.
• Maintains compliance with JCAHO, State Health Department, and OSHA regarding training and health standards.
• Uses PPE and hand hygiene to prevent contamination.
• Maintains clean work areas and equipment.
• Aids in dirty tray removal and retrieval.
• Performs quality assurance activities, such as monitoring satisfaction surveys.
• Maintains a professional demeanor with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Hospital dietetics

Job description

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill seeks a Dietetic Assistant to ensure accurate, efficient delivery of meals to patients within the Nutrition and Food Services department.

The role acts as a liaison for patient satisfaction, assists with tray preparation, and maintains sanitary, organized work areas. This is a 40-hour, on-site daytime position offering state benefits; ServSafe certification is preferred and hospital food service experience is valued.