Patient Nutrition Concierge (Therapeutic Diets)

Confluence Health; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 23,887 - 37,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Pool Differential

Sick Leave

Shift Differential

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Confluence Health in Wenatchee, WA seeks pool kitchen staff to assist hospital customers with meal orders, support meal assembly, and maintain safety and food quality standards. You will use food management software and coordinate with nutrition personnel to meet patient needs.

Shift options vary, generally 8 hours (6:00–2:30 or 10:30–7:00) or 4 hours (3:00–7:00); some weekend/holiday work required. Requires high school diploma or GED, valid WA Food Handler permit, English communication skills,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and one year of related work experience in hospitality, retail or healthcare service fields, OR any combination of experience and education that would demonstrate the capability to perform the duties of the position.
• Obtain and maintain a Valid Department of Health Food Handler’s permit issued by the State of Washington.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply documents such as procedure manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, and safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers with meal orders over the phone in call center or at bedside.
• Utilizes food management software to submit meal orders, ensuring patient safety based upon therapeutic diet standards.
• Utilizes knowledge of therapeutic nutrition to guide patients toward food items consistent with prescribed diet.
• Assembles meal trays, ensuring accuracy, safety and quality standards.
• Serves as liaison between patients, nutrition personnel and the health care team regarding food and nutrition-related concerns.
• Handles food in accordance with internal food handling standards and guidelines issued by local, state, and federal agencies.
• May perform essential food service functions that may include meal delivery, inventory, operating food service equipment, cleaning and sanitizing dishware, equipment, and food production areas.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food management software

POS systems

Job description

Confluence Health in Wenatchee, WA seeks pool kitchen staff to assist hospital customers with meal orders, support meal assembly, and maintain safety and food quality standards. You will use food management software and coordinate with nutrition personnel to meet patient needs.

Shift options vary, generally 8 hours (6:00–2:30 or 10:30–7:00) or 4 hours (3:00–7:00); some weekend/holiday work required. Requires high school diploma or GED, valid WA Food Handler permit, English communication skills,