Dietetic Assistant: Patient Meal Delivery Pro

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

Job summary

UNC Health's Dietetic Assistant – Trayline and Patient Meal Delivery role supports the Nutrition and Food Services team in delivering accurate and satisfactory patient meals. The position acts as a liaison on patient satisfaction and helps maintain a clean work area, while adhering to sanitary standards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include delivering trays, assisting with tray prep, and ensuring proper handling and privacy of patient information.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics.
• If Bachelor's degree, no experience is required.
• If Associate's degree, six (6) months of experience with food service or customer service experience OR hospital clinical dietetics.

Responsibilities

• Delivers food trays, nourishments, and snack 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 storeroom and coolers to workstations, 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 on-going 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 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.

Skills

ServSafe certification

Hospital experience

Customer service

Job description

UNC Health's Dietetic Assistant – Trayline and Patient Meal Delivery role supports the Nutrition and Food Services team in delivering accurate and satisfactory patient meals. The position acts as a liaison on patient satisfaction and helps maintain a clean work area, while adhering to sanitary standards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include delivering trays, assisting with tray prep, and ensuring proper handling and privacy of patient information.