Dining Ambassador, Valley Dining, Per Diem, Day

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays

PTO & Wellness Time Off

Job summary

The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ is seeking a Dietary Aide to enter patient diet selections using a hand-held computer, assist patients with meal choices, and explain basic diet information to patients and families. You will serve as a liaison to the Department of Food & Nutrition, provide tray delivery and nourishments, stock nursing unit pantries, and help resolve meal service issues.

A high school diploma and basic computer skills are required, with at least one year in hospital food

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• One year hospital food service experience preferred.
• Ability to read and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient selections in CBORD Diet Office System.
• Assist patients with meal selections and explain basic diet information.
• Act as liaison between patients and the Department of Food & Nutrition.
• Provide tray delivery and nourishments to patients.
• Stock food supplies for nursing unit pantries.
• Address and resolve meal service issues.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Diet information knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. 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.