Pediatric Diet Aide: Nutrition & Call Center (Part-Time)

CHOC Children's; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

CHOC Children's in Orange, CA is seeking a Diet Office Aide to respond to calls and process meal orders for patients on general or therapeutic diets. The role requires knowledge of nutrition, good customer service, and ability to work with diet restrictions and allergies.

The Diet Aide will support nursing staff, attend nutrition meetings, and ensure meals align with diet orders while maintaining patient satisfaction. Shift times may start at 7am or end around 3pm.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nutrition values, meal planning and therapeutic menu processes.
• Able to operate computer programs, calculator and copy machine.
• Customer service telephone skills.
• General kitchen knowledge: food safety, sanitation and production.
• Ability to read/write clearly and communicate in English; Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls and orders from unit staff and/or patients regarding menu selection and in-between meal orders.
• Evaluate appropriateness of food items per diet orders, restrictions and allergies; ensure compliance and patient satisfaction.
• May visit patients or communicate with nursing staff for follow-up on concerns.
• Attend clinical nutrition meetings, in-services, and area-specific meetings.

Skills

Nutrition knowledge

Food service

Customer service

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate/Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer skills

Calculator

Copy machine

Job description

CHOC Children's in Orange, CA is seeking a Diet Office Aide to respond to calls and process meal orders for patients on general or therapeutic diets. The role requires knowledge of nutrition, good customer service, and ability to work with diet restrictions and allergies.

The Diet Aide will support nursing staff, attend nutrition meetings, and ensure meals align with diet orders while maintaining patient satisfaction. Shift times may start at 7am or end around 3pm.