Hospital Dietary Lead & Patient Nutrition Coach

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ChristianaCare in Newark seeks a Dietary Lead to support daily patient nutrition operations, serving as liaison between patients, nursing, dietitians, and Food & Nutrition Services. You will oversee meal service, accuracy of tray assembly, diet orders, CBORD records, and staff coverage.

The role combines patient service, nutrition support, operational oversight, and team leadership. Ideal candidates have 3+ years hospital food service, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and strong communication

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 3 years of food service and clerical experience.
• Experience with therapeutic diets and patient meal service required.
• CBORD experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist patients with menu selections while ensuring compliance with physician-ordered diets and therapeutic nutrition requirements.
• Review and process diet orders, menu changes, and tray modifications accurately and timely.
• Round on patients to assess meal satisfaction, identify nutritional concerns, and provide service recovery when necessary.
• Collaborate with clinical dietitians to promote positive patient nutrition outcomes.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and staffing coverage in the absence of management.
• Provide coaching, training, and support to Diet Clerks, Host/Hostess staff, Trayline personnel, and Dishroom caregivers.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Computer skills

Nutrition knowledge

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Herramientas

CBORD

Descripción del empleo

ChristianaCare in Newark seeks a Dietary Lead to support daily patient nutrition operations, serving as liaison between patients, nursing, dietitians, and Food & Nutrition Services. You will oversee meal service, accuracy of tray assembly, diet orders, CBORD records, and staff coverage.

The role combines patient service, nutrition support, operational oversight, and team leadership. Ideal candidates have 3+ years hospital food service, knowledge of therapeutic diets, and strong communication