Dining Ambassador, Valley Dining, Per Diem, Day

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 2,755,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Life Insurance & AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Center Membership Discount

Paid Holidays & PTO

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus (NJ) is seeking a Dietary Aide to enter patient diet selections, assist patients with meals, and explain basic diet information to patients and families. Responsibilities include tray delivery, stocking unit pantries, and serving as a liaison with the Food & Nutrition Department.

Position requires a high school diploma and basic computer skills, plus one year of hospital food service experience. Strong English communication and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient selections in the hand held computer per diet orders.
• Assist patients with meal selections where possible and explain basic diet information to patients/families.
• Serve tray delivery and nourishments to patients.
• Stock food supplies for nursing unit pantries.
• Act as liaison between patients and the Department of Food & Nutrition.

Skills

English literacy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

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 LocationThe Valley Hospital-ParamusShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/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 PlansSupplemental 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 IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining 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 StatementValley 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.