PT Diet Technician

Aramark; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Aramark Healthcare+ Pascagoula Hospital in Mississippi is seeking a Part-Time Diet Technician to support the clinical dietitian team and gain valuable nutrition experience in a hospital setting.

You will perform calorie counts and inpatient menu selections, and provide diet education to patients and caregivers, while attending weekly interdisciplinary meetings and upholding the highest safety and service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics is required.
• NDTR credential preferred if available.
• Healthcare or hospital food service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes calorie counts and menu selections for inpatients in a hospital setting.
• Presents nutrition and diet education to patients and their caregivers.
• Attend weekly interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Checks trays for accuracy of menu items.
• Responsive to customer needs and provides world-class service to customers and clients by following Aramark's service model.
• Maintains the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for Aramark's employees, clients, consumers, shareholders, and the community.
• Checks menus for compliance with diet order/updates non-select menus for patients.
• Participates in Quality Control and Quality Assurance data collection.
• Completes online learning and other training as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

NDTR credential preferred

Job description

Job Description

Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Part-Time Diet Technician at Pascagoula Hospital, part of Singing River Health System, in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

This is a great way to gain nutrition experience with the clinical dietitian team if you plan to pursue a RD credential or other healthcare field in the future.

Job Responsibilities

• Completes calorie counts and menu selections for inpatients in a hospital setting
• Presents nutrition and diet education to patients and their caregivers
• Attend weekly interdisciplinary team meetings
• Checks trays for accuracy of menu items
• Responsive to customer needs and provides world-class service to customers and clients by following Aramark's service model
• Maintains the highest levels of safety, quality and service excellence for Aramark's employees, clients, consumers, shareholders, and the community
• Checks menus for compliance with diet order/updates non-select menus for patients
• Participates in Quality Control and Quality Assurance data collection
• Completes online learning and other training as assigned

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics, required
• NDTR (Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered) credential preferred
• Previous food service experience in healthcare setting preferred
• Ability to maintain a friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients, and co-workers
• Ability to maintain a contagious and positive work ethic and inspire others

Conditions of employment may or may not include busy hospital and outpatient settings, from patient rooms/floors to kitchen/serving areas.

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.