Hospital Nutrition Assistant – Diet & Meal Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to accurately obtain and process patient meal orders in a courteous, professional manner. You will help ensure diet prescriptions are followed and maintain precise dietary records for each patient in our hospital setting.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED; knowledge of nutrition and modified diets; proficiency with computers.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of nutrition and modified diets.
• Proficient in computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and process patient meal orders in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure diet prescriptions are adhered to and maintain accurate dietary records for each patient.
• Collaborate with Medical Center staff to support patient nutrition needs.
• Assist in meeting hospital dietary guidelines and patient comfort.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in foods and nutrition

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Nutrition Assistant to accurately obtain and process patient meal orders in a courteous, professional manner. You will help ensure diet prescriptions are followed and maintain precise dietary records for each patient in our hospital setting.

Education requirements include a high school diploma or GED; knowledge of nutrition and modified diets; proficiency with computers.