Dining Ambassador, Valley Dining, Full Time, Day

01 The Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ, is seeking a Dietary Aide to enter patient selections into a hand-held computer, assist patients with meals, and explain basic diet information to patients and families. You will act as a liaison with the Food & Nutrition Department and ensure timely tray delivery.

This role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and one year of hospital food service experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year experience as a Dietary Aide in hospital food service.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient selections in a handheld computer per diet orders.
• Assist patients with meal selections and explain basic diet information.
• Act as liaison between patients and the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Provide tray delivery and nourishments to patients.
• Stock food supplies for nursing unit pantries.
• Deal with meal service issues.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic computer skills

Tools

CBORD Diet Office System

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To enter patient selections in the hand held computer in compliance with patient diet orders; assist patients in selecting their meals whenever possible; to explain basic diet information to patients and their family members; to act as a liaison between patients and the Department of Food & Nutrition ensuring that they receive the highest level of customer service. To know and perform basic computer functions related to the CBORD Diet Office System. To provide tray delivery and nourishments to patients. To stock food supplies for the nursing units pantries. To deal with all meal service issues.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent. Basic computer skills.

EXPERIENCE:

One year previous experience as a Dietary Aide in a hospital food service or related healthcare setting.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Ability to read, write and speak English including ability to read relatively small type on a computer screen. Good communication akills. Ability to pay attention to details while changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Must be comfortable speaking and interacting with patients and family members. Desire and ability to focus on customer service. Ability to learn and retain basic diet information.

Job Location:

The Valley Hospital-Paramus Shift Day (United States of America)

Benefits:

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (varies)
• Wellness Time Off
• Extended Illness Retirement Plan Tuition Assistance Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Pay Range:

$19.81 - $24.76 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Valley Health System is proud of our commitment to improving the lives of our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. When you join Valley, you’re joining a team of people who believe in delivering quality care in a supportive environment where top performance is both nurtured and recognized. Our culture is built on going the extra mile, doing what’s right, and always striving to be better together.