Patient Dining Experience Specialist

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a Food Services team member to assist with patient menu selection, tray assembly, and delivery on assigned units. You will work with nursing to ensure diet prescriptions are correct and meet patient needs, while adhering to dietary restrictions and hygiene standards.

The role involves restocking, coordinating with the dietitian on NPO or calorie-counted meals, and handling limited cash for guest meals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid food handler card from San Diego county required.
• 6 months food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient menu selections and tray assembly per MD orders.
• Deliver trays to assigned units and assist with special requests.
• Monitor dietary restrictions and ensure accurate diet orders.
• Maintain HACCP guidelines and cleanliness of areas.
• Record daily/weekly/monthly reports per policy.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree or dietary manager certification

Tools

MS Windows

Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Palomar Health is seeking a Food Services team member to assist with patient menu selection, tray assembly, and delivery on assigned units. You will work with nursing to ensure diet prescriptions are correct and meet patient needs, while adhering to dietary restrictions and hygiene standards.

The role involves restocking, coordinating with the dietitian on NPO or calorie-counted meals, and handling limited cash for guest meals.