Dining Ambassador, Valley Dining, Part Time, Day

01 The Valley Hospital; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Discounts

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ seeks a Dietary Aide to assist patients with menu selections, explain basic diet information, and deliver meals and nourishments. The role also supports stock and tray service.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and at least one year of hospital dietary experience. Excellent customer service and communication with patients are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English, including reading small type on a computer screen.
• Good communication skills across patients and families.
• Attention to detail while multitasking and delivering accurate service.
• Comfortable speaking with patients and family members.
• Desire and ability to focus on customer service.
• Willingness to learn basic diet information.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient selections in the hand held computer per diet orders.
• Assist patients in selecting meals when possible and explain basic diet info.
• Act as liaison between patients and the Food & Nutrition Department.
• Provide tray delivery and nourishments to patients.
• Stock food supplies for nursing units pantries.
• Handle meal service issues and resolve questions.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal skills

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

Salary

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.