Patient Diet & Meal Coordinator (Part-Time, Evenings)

imh; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health provides nutrition services to patients, coordinating with clinical staff to modify meals per orders. The role includes delivering meals, assisting with tray assembly, and supporting dining operations in a call center–style environment.

Part-time position requiring frequent patient interaction, with weekend and holiday commitments. Requires Food Handler/ServSafe certification where applicable and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Permit or ServSafe Certification is required by first day of work (required ONLY in the states of Utah and Idaho). Remote and off-site caregivers are exempt.
• Demonstrated ability to work with modified diets (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Takes patient meal selections and modifies them using system standards to meet provider orders.
• Checks trays for accuracy during meal assembly.
• Communicates clearly to both clinical and culinary caregivers.
• Collects and inputs nutrition screening information.
• May complete calorie count and nutrition analysis as dictated by facility.
• Utilizes a computer to run reports and take orders.
• Delivers and presents trays to patients using the standard process.
• Performs food preparation functions according to system standards (e.g. salads, sandwiches, vegetables, fruit).
• Follows standardized practices relating to Nutrition Services (e.g. dining experience, meal delivery and stock levels).
• Performs accurate credit transactions according to system standards and resolves basic customer service issues.

Skills

Nutrition

Diet management

Computer literacy

Interpersonal communication

Active listening

Task coordination

Guest services

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Patient interactions

Job description

Intermountain Health provides nutrition services to patients, coordinating with clinical staff to modify meals per orders. The role includes delivering meals, assisting with tray assembly, and supporting dining operations in a call center–style environment.

Part-time position requiring frequent patient interaction, with weekend and holiday commitments. Requires Food Handler/ServSafe certification where applicable and strong customer service skills.