Patient Nutrition Lead

Christiana Care Health Services; Rutherford (DE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare Health Services seeks a Dietary Lead to support daily patient nutrition operations at the Newark Campus. You will lead patient meal service, oversee meal assembly, manage diet orders, and maintain CBORD records while coordinating staff coverage.

You will collaborate with nurses, dietitians, and Food & Nutrition Services caregivers to ensure accurate diets, high-quality service, and exceptional patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of food service and clerical experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare environment.
• Experience working with therapeutic diets and patient meal service required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient meal service operations and oversee meal assembly quality.
• Manage diet orders and menu selections in CBORD.
• Coordinate staff coverage and supervise Diet Clerks and Host/Hostess staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and infection prevention protocols.
• Assist in patient satisfaction and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Nutrition knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

CBORD

Job description

ChristianaCare Health Services seeks a Dietary Lead to support daily patient nutrition operations at the Newark Campus. You will lead patient meal service, oversee meal assembly, manage diet orders, and maintain CBORD records while coordinating staff coverage.

You will collaborate with nurses, dietitians, and Food & Nutrition Services caregivers to ensure accurate diets, high-quality service, and exceptional patient experience.