Patient Diet & Meal Specialist

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Missouri is hiring a dietary worker responsible for preparing meals for patients, visitors and staff. You will read orders, cook to order, maintain patient diet orders, and coordinate with nursing and dietitians as needed.

You will clean and sanitize stations, adhere to regulatory rules, promote teamwork, and manage resources efficiently. A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cooks to order foods with short prep times.
• Reads food orders or receives verbal instructions.
• Maintains patient diet orders and communicates with nursing if any issues arise pertaining to a patient’s diet order.
• Contacts dietician on call when problems arise with patient diet orders.
• Cleans and sanitizes work stations and equipment following regulatory rules and procedures.
• Promotes effective teamwork and displays professional behavior at all times.
• Effectively manages hospital resources (time, supplies, equipment).

Skills

Food prep

Reads orders

Teamwork

Sanitation

Nursing communication

Time management

Professional conduct

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Missouri is hiring a dietary worker responsible for preparing meals for patients, visitors and staff. You will read orders, cook to order, maintain patient diet orders, and coordinate with nursing and dietitians as needed.

You will clean and sanitize stations, adhere to regulatory rules, promote teamwork, and manage resources efficiently. A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience are preferred.